We’re Thomas and Crystal, the husband-and-wife team behind Precious Photos: Premiere Pet Photography. Thomas is the eye behind the lens, a lifelong photographer who loves freezing the split-second expressions that make every pet unique. Crystal is an academically trained animal behaviorist and an educated animal photographer in her own right, who joins every session to read body language, ease jitters, and coax out authentic moments.
Together we create a low-stress, play-filled atmosphere where pets can shine. Thomas focuses on lighting, composition, and timing, while Crystal keeps tails wagging (or whiskers calm) with expert handling and positive reinforcement. The result? Archive-worthy images that celebrate your companion’s personality, and a photo experience that’s as enjoyable for your pet as the final portraits are for you.
While cutting-edge gear helps us capture crisp detail and rich color, the real magic comes from what happens behind the camera. Every lens on that list is a precision instrument, but it’s Thomas’ decades of studying light, composition, and post-processing—and Crystal’s training in animal behavior—that transform raw images into portraits bursting with personality. We use state-of-the-art cameras and optics because pets deserve the best, yet it’s our hard-earned expertise in timing, patience, and creative vision that turns those technical advantages into photographs you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
- Canon R5 Digital Camera
- Canon R6 Digital Camera
- Canon RF 15-33mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens
- Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS III USM Lens
- Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L III USM
- Various speedlites and studio lighting