See the Love You Share - Every Day
For pet parents who see their fur babies as family and want to slow down, release perfection, and feel deeply reassured that the bond they share is real, meaningful, and enough.
The Quiet Truth So Many Pet Parents Carry
You love your fur baby deeply - and still, there’s a quiet ache you don’t always say out loud.
Life is full. You’re capable, independent, and moving through busy days on autopilot more often than you’d like. Even in calm moments, there can be a lingering question: Am I present enough? Is the love I give really felt?
So many pet parents carry silent pressure to get things “right”-to show up perfectly, to somehow prove that this bond matters. Beneath it all sits a tender fear of loss, paired with the hope that you’ll remember just how much love already exists.
The truth is, nothing is missing.
But without space to slow down and see it, the reassurance you long for can feel just out of reach.
And it’s not fair that something so real and defining in your life goes unseen.
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I believe pet parents deserve to see the love they share with their fur babies - without pressure, judgment, or the need for perfection.
For so many people, their fur baby is family. They are comfort and companionship woven into everyday life. The quiet presence at your feet. The steady rhythm that grounds your days. The one who knows you without words.
I work with pet parents who love deeply and sometimes carry the feeling that things need to look a certain way to be worthy of being seen. I’ve watched that pressure soften when they realize they don’t need to perform. They only need to be themselves, together.
My role is to guide you into ease. I create calm, reassuring experiences where your fur baby is free to be exactly who they are - and where you are invited to slow down, breathe, and notice the love that already exists.
What we create together lives in your home as a daily reminder of the bond you already know in your heart.
About Misty
I believe the love between you and your fur baby does not need to be proven. It simply needs to be seen.
For many pet parents, especially those who are independent and capable, emotional reassurance can feel quiet and private. Your fur baby may be your closest companion, your grounding presence, and the one relationship where you feel fully understood without explanation.
I created this work for pet parents who love deeply and sometimes wonder if that love is enough, or if it needs to look a certain way to matter. I have seen how quickly that doubt softens when there is space to slow down and be present together.
I do not ask your fur baby to perform, and I do not ask you to either. My approach is calm, patient, and grounded in trust. Together, we create artwork that reflects what is already real, devotion, companionship, and connection.
This work exists so that, as you move through your home, you feel reassured. It allows you to see the bond you share and know, without question, that your love is real and enough.
What Happens Next
1. Book Your Discovery Call
A quiet first step. We talk about your fur baby, your life together, and how you want to feel when this love is reflected back to you every day.
2. Enjoy a Calm, Reassuring Experience
There is no pressure to perform, for you or your fur baby. This is time to slow down, be present, and allow your connection to unfold naturally.
3. Create Your Artwork Together
We thoughtfully create Wall Art Collections, Folio Boxes and Albums that reflect the bond you share. Artwork designed to live with you, not sit unseen.
4. Feel Reassured Every Day
As you move through your home, you are met with quiet reminders that your love is real, your bond is strong, and what you share is more than enough.
When You’re Ready
When you are ready to slow down and truly see the love you share, I am here to guide you.
This is a calm, no-pressure conversation where we talk about your fur baby, your life together, and how you want to feel when this bond lives visibly in your home.
If you are not ready yet, you are still welcome here.
What Life Can Feel Like
Imagine moving through your home and being met with quiet reassurance.
You see your fur baby and feel calm instead of guilt.
You feel present instead of rushed.
You feel comforted, grounded, and confident in the love you give.
This artwork is not about remembering a moment. It is about living with the truth of your bond every day.
A steady reminder that your love is real, your connection is deep, and what you share is already enough.
This is what it feels like to come home to reassurance.
If Nothing Changes
Without taking this step, life simply keeps moving.
The days stay full.
The love stays real, but mostly unspoken.
And that quiet ache for reassurance may never quite settle.
Not because the bond is not there,
but because you never gave yourself space to see it reflected back.
I’ve always had the best relationship with my baby girl, Harper. She is literally my everything. I knew I wanted to do something to showcase her, but more than that, I wanted to honor what she means to me. Harper had a long health year, and there were times I didn’t know if she was going to make it. Because of that, the experience became even more meaningful. Throughout the process, I felt completely supported. The time, care, and communication from Misty made it clear this wasn’t just work for her -it came from her heart. I never felt rushed or stressed. I could just be with Harper. When I was able to simply be present with her, I was reminded of the very first moment I met her. It was instant love. Sitting with her, holding her, being part of the process - it all reminded me how deeply I love her and how I truly can’t imagine my life without her. Now, seeing Harper’s portrait in my home reminds me every single day that I am the luckiest dog mom in the world. I found a being who needed me as much as I needed her. After everything we went through, having that visible reminder that she is still here - that I get to hold her and love her -brings me to tears in the best way. This experience didn’t change our bond. It enhanced it. It gave it a visible place in my home and in my heart.
Roxie is like the child I never had. We’re together constantly when I’m home, and she’s truly part of my family. Now that she’s five and starting to get a little “powdered sugar” around her muzzle, I’m very aware that I won’t have her forever. Even though I take pictures of her all the time, I wanted a professional portrait before she got any older -something I could hang on my wall that reflects her in the prime of her life. My only concern was whether she would calm down long enough to capture her beautiful, steady self. She’s always excited to meet new people and explore new places. But I felt confident moving forward because of Misty’s experience and her portfolio. That confidence made it easy to trust the process. Now, seeing Roxie’s portrait reminds me every day how much I love her. It’s a confirmation that she truly is family to me. And one day, when she’s no longer here, I know having her visible in my home will bring me great comfort. If you’re thinking about it - get the professional photo.
What makes your Pets & Their People portrait experience different?
The experience is centered on your pet and the relationship you share. Misty creates portraits that capture your pet's personality and individuality, while also including the people and relationships that are part of their story.
Who can be included in a Pets & Their People session?
Sessions can include an individual pet, a pet with their person, multiple pets, or the whole family. The focus remains on the pet while creating portraits that celebrate the relationship.
What types of pets do you photograph?
Misty photographs all types of pets. Sessions are planned around each pet's personality, comfort, and needs.
Where are Pets & Their People sessions photographed?
Sessions can take place at Misty's studio and 2.5-acre property in Franklin, or at another location by request.
What if my pet is nervous, reactive, elderly, or difficult to photograph?
That's okay. Pets don't need perfect behavior. Misty takes time to understand each pet and guides the session around their comfort, personality, and needs.
Can we include our family in the session?
Yes. Your family can be included in portions of the session while the primary photographic focus remains on your pet.
What should we bring to the session?
Bring anything that helps your pet feel comfortable, such as a favorite toy, blanket, treats, or another meaningful item.
What happens after the session?
You'll view your portraits with Misty and choose the images and finished artwork you love. Your viewing can take place the same day or at another scheduled appointment.
What products are available?
Pet portraits can be created as prints, Wall Art, Image Boxes, and Albums.
Are digital images available?
With your print and artwork orders, you receive the corresponding digital images—great for creating your own Christmas cards and sharing your portraits with family and friends.
Where is the studio?
Misty Westebbe Photography is located at 3234 Boyd Mill Avenue in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside downtown Franklin.
What happens when we arrive at the studio?
You'll find us just outside downtown Franklin at our cozy home and studio property. Look for the parking sign when you arrive, and Misty will come out to greet you.
Can we reschedule our session?
We understand that illness and weather sometimes make rescheduling necessary, and we'll work with you when that happens. Because your session date is reserved specifically for you, we ask that you limit rescheduling whenever possible. Repeated rescheduling may require a new session fee to reserve another date.
How do we get started?
The first step is to connect with Misty about your pet and what you're envisioning. From there, she'll guide you through planning your portrait experience.
What is the weekday session fee?
The weekday session fee is $690 and includes a $500 portrait credit toward your purchase.
What is the weekend session fee?
The weekend session fee is $790 and includes a $500 portrait credit toward your purchase.
What do collections start at?
Collections start at $800 and include Image Boxes and Albums.
What does Wall Art start at?
Wall Art starts at $620 and is available as part of your finished portrait artwork.
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Misty Westebbe Photography
3234 Boyd Mill Ave
Franklin, TN
615-281-0612
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Misty Westebbe Photography is an award-winning pet portrait studio in Franklin, Tennessee, creating portraits for more than twenty years and serving pet lovers throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee, specializing in portrait experiences and artwork in our studio, across our private 2.5-acre property, or on location, where you see every bit of your fur baby's personality captured, along with the bond you share. You come away believing your fur baby is worth celebrating, quirks and all, just as they are right now. The artwork we create together becomes a joyful reminder of that love, one that brings a smile every time you walk past it on the wall. Our Tails of Franklin and Tails of Music City coffee table books also celebrate local fur babies while supporting Friends of Williamson County Animal Center and Friends of MACC.
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