# Pricey Pet Photography Pitter-Patter-Pet Pix By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-27 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priceless-pet-pics-pitter-patter-pet-pix References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/alexcove) & [harukopix](http://www.harukopix.com/mp_includes/pages.asp?id=477) Haruko of Pitter-Patter-Pet Pix started his career by shooting photos of zoo animals. His love of photography and animals soon transformed into a service that caters to pet lovers. Haruko runs the premier [luxury pet photography studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tails-frames) in the United States. A photo session costs $900 and includes a private session and a 11 by 14 image. **Implications** - Pets have become treasured family members, and discerning pet owners have increasingly given their four-legged friends humanlike pampering with [professional portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet), [spa treatments and hotel stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purrrypetlove). These pro photos give pet owners a new way to show off their pet's esteemed place in the household and an art piece that's sure to spark conversation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Pet Photography:** The trend of pet owners spending large amounts of money on professional pet photography services has created a disruption in the traditional photography industry. - **Humanizing Pets:** The trend of pet owners treating their pets as family members has created opportunities for industries such as pet spas and hotels to provide human-like treatments and amenities. - **Pet Portraiture:** The trend of pet owners displaying professional portraits of their pets as art pieces has created opportunities for the art and home decor industries to expand their products and services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Services:** The pet services industry can expand its offerings to include luxury pet photography as a premium service. - **Photography:** The photography industry can provide specialized pet photography services to cater to the growing demand for pet portraits and custom prints at a premium price point. - **Art and Home Decor:** The art and home decor industry can create and market products targeted at pet owners, such as custom pet portraits and home decor featuring pets as a central theme. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Pet Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawfoto.md) - [Luxury Pet Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/very-important-pets.md) - [Festive Pet Photo-Op Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-portraits-of-pets.md) - [AI Pet Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-lens-ai.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai.md) - [Pet-Focused Travel Concierges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-air.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md)