Serving Corolla, Duck, Carova, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, the entire New Jersey New York metropolitan area, and everywhere in between!
New Jersey Dog Photographer
Dogs and photography have always gone hand in hand, and because you’re here, it’s plain that you share a love of animals and have an interest in having a portrait made of one or several . That’s why I created Muddy Paws Pet Portraits. Now you can capture the love you feel for your treasured dog or cat with my timeless classic pet portraits.
When it comes to your dog, you want her or him to look as good as they possibly can in their portrait. That’s where hiring a professional dog photographer really comes in handy. New Jersey pet and dog photographer Bruce Lorenz, owner of Muddy Paws Pet Portraits, knows that getting a great photograph of your furry friend doesn’t happen overnight and takes a lot careful planning.
I have photographed hundreds of animals through the years, including dogs, cats, horses and birds and even ferrets. Creating unique and exciting pet portraits that will help you relive those treasured moments with your pet is my goal. I would be honored with a commission and do the same for you.
As a New Jersey Dog photographer I proudly serve all of New Jersey with my dog photography including the towns of Mendham, Basking Ridge, Chatham, Summit, Short Hills, Bedminster, Hackettstown, Franklin Lakes.
( a fun little division of Lorenz Fine Photography
Animals are so essential in our life.
For many people, their pets are a very important part of their family, and they have a deep connection with their four-legged friend that they would like to preserve and memorialize with a professional portrait.
I am a New Jersey dog photographer inspired by the happiness, amusement and unconditional love animals bring to our lives…….and I feel very privileged to be a photographer of cats, and horses, and create images of our furry little friends that will be cherished for many years to come.
If you would like more information about my dog photography, or would like to present someone you know with a Gift Certificate for a dog photography session, just fill out the form below and click submit, or call me anytime at 800.646.5812
What To Expect
Getting Started
The first step is to fill out and submit this form to let me know what it is that you are looking for. This way, I can email you all of my session information. We can then chat about your session you may have, and we can the schedule your portrait session.
The Session
All of my pet sessions are relaxed and fun. Think of us as just friends getting together. If you're comfortable, your pet will be too! You'll most likely be be uncomfortable at first, but I guarantee, no matter how unruly your pet is or chaotic it feels...its normal.
PRODUCTS
After your session, we will select a time and a place to get together and go over all of the images. I’ll guide you through all of the images and you can let me know your favorites and any concerns that you may have. I’ll fully explain everything that is available to purchase and show you examples. This is one of the areas that really sets me apart from other pet and dog photographers, and why so many of my clients return year after year.
Life can soon get the better of us and time too easily slips away, so it is my mission to preserve the precious moments of life with your dog that you wish could last forever. Whether your dog is a newbie, or getting close to crossing over that bridge, and if you would like a great photo to remember him or her,
reach out to me anytime by completing this form or calling 800-646-5812
Sometimes later becomes never…………do it now!
Have that portrait made today, by a real dog photographer and photographic artist, before it’s too late, and the moments have vanished forever………
......and one more thing before you leave,
of all of the dog photographers in New Jersey, I am the only one that is certified as a Master Photographer by the Professional Photographers Association of America, a distinction that I am very proud of!
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Lots of images of large, medium and small family groups on and off the beach in New Jersey and Corolla and Duck and the entire Outer Banks of North Carolina. There are also many images of sunrises, sunsets and surfing photos in the Outer Banks, along with a mix of dog and pet photography, business portraits and headshots from sessions in New York City and all over New Jersey. Lots of fun photos from my journey.
“Quietness is an essential part of all awareness.” — Margaret Wise Brown
There’s a moment out here… right before the day really gets going… when the only thing you hear is the ocean doing its thing and the sand under your feet. No noise. No rush. Just space to notice it all.
That’s where this place hits different.
Not in the big, loud, obvious way… but in the quiet.
Footsteps in the sand.
Sun climbing slow over the Atlantic.
A path that’s been walked a thousand times… and still feels brand new.
You don’t come to Corolla just to see it.
You come to feel it.
And sometimes… the best part of that feeling
is the quiet. ☮️❤️😀 #corolladise #corollasunrise #obxsunrise
just another evening in Corolla ✌️❤️😀 #liveyourdash
love me some sun spots ✌️❤️☀️🐾 #duncanthejackrat
good ole dunc, photographed about an hour ago while hanging in the living room, then edited in chat (ai) and the iPhone photo app. Use the tool, don’t be a tool 🤣✌️❤️🐾 #keepmovingforward #classicallydigital
Low tide, soft light, and that quiet stretch where the fence just disappears into the Atlantic…
No crowds, no noise… just the sound of a small wave rolling in and the sky doing its thing.
Corolla mornings don’t ask for much—just that you show up. ✌️❤️😀 #obxsunrise #liveyourdash
Most dog photos live on your phone.
The best ones live on your walls.
If you’ve been thinking about doing this…
do it now.
Because yeah… sometimes later becomes never.
🐾 Muddy Paws Pet Portraits
👉 https://blorenz.com/contact/
Call or text anytime at 908-313-6995
#DogPhotographerNJ #TimelessDogPortraits #MuddyPaws #PetPortraitsNJ #DogPhotographyNewJersey
That quiet moment when the Atlantic wakes up…
light spilling over the horizon, waves just starting to breathe, and the old horse fence standing there like it’s seen it all before.
Corolla mornings hit different. ☮️❤️🙂
#OuterBanksSunrise #corolladise #CorollaHorseFence
Corolla just moves a little slower…Flip flops. Ocean air. No real schedule.And somehow… that’s when families feel the most like themselves.I wrote a quick post about the slow rhythm of life here—and why it might be the most important time to capture your family portrait 👇👉 Read it here: https://blorenz.com/2026/04/the-slow-rhythm-of-life-in-corolla/ Because sometimes…Later becomes never.Peace, love, and beach time. ✌️❤️🙂#CorollaNC #OuterBanksLife #BeachVibes #CorollaFamilyPhotographer #OBXFamilyPhotos FamilyMoments RepublicOfCorolla
There is a profound beauty in simply being alive.
When you see it, truly see it, life stops feeling like something you’re chasing…
…and starts feeling like something you’re gently holding in your hands, grateful for every breath. ✌️❤️😀 #liveyourdash #obxsunrise
Last day of the season for me - really (I think😆) ✌️❤️⛷️ #whynot #useitorloseit
When was the last time your whole family was together?
Not just immediate family…
Everyone.
Grandparents. Kids. All of it.
Yeah… doesn’t happen that often.
I wrote a post about why these multi-generational portraits matter more than people realize 👇👉 Read it here: https://blorenz.com/2026/04/why-multi-generational-family-portraits-matter-more-than-you-think/
Because sometimes…
Later becomes never.
Peace, love, and family. ✌️❤️🙂
#CorollaNC #OuterBanks #FamilyPortraits #MultiGenerational #CorollaFamilyPhotographer OBXFamilyPhotos FamilyFirst
As the sun climbs up over Corolla… the whole beach just kind of wakes up slow.
Salt air.
Rolling waves.
Barefoot mornings.
No rush… just that quiet OBX magic doing its thing.
☮️❤️🙂 #corolladise #obxsunrise
the Easter doggie has arrived, must’ve been him who hid those darn eggs 🤪❤️✌️😀 #HappyEaster
last day of the season for me (I think🤣) ✌️❤️😀❄️⛷️#useitorloseit
Real question…
Is your dog really just a pet?
Yeah… didn’t think so.
They’re part of the family.
Which is exactly why they belong in your beach photos too.
I wrote a quick post about why dogs are always welcome in my Outer Banks portrait sessions 👇
👉 Read it here: https://blorenz.com/2026/04/why-dogs-are-always-welcome-in-my-outer-banks-portrait-sessions/
Because one day…
You’ll be really glad they were in the photo.
Peace, love, and sandy paws. ✌️❤️🙂
#CorollaNC #OuterBanks #DogFriendly #FamilyPhotographer #BeachFamilyPhotos OBXDogs MuddyPaws
One more thing off that list 🤣 and another great day at #bluemountainresort ! ✌️❤️😀⛷️ #whythefnot
Great day at Blue Mountain Resort w/g-kid #2 Great spring skiing, hoodies came off after the first run! ✌️❤️😀⛷️⛷️
anyone I know have any pond skimming experience? Looking for advice and tips!⛷️🏂❄️
There’s a moment every evening in Corolla…
When the sun drops low, the light turns golden, and everything just slows down.
That’s when the magic happens.
That’s why sunset is hands down the best time for Corolla beach family photos.
I just put together a quick post explaining why this time of day makes all the difference 👇�👉 Read it here: https://blorenz.com/2026/03/the-magic-of-sunset-portraits-on-the-outer-banks/
And if you’re thinking about doing this while everyone is together…
Don’t wait too long.
Sunset spots book first.
Peace, love, and OBX sunsets. ✌️❤️🙂
📞 Call or Text me anytime: 908-313-6995�Or start here: https://blorenz.com/contact/
#CorollaNC #OuterBanks #CorollaFamilyPhotographer #OBXFamilyPhotos #BeachFamilyPhotos SunsetVibes RepublicOfCorolla
happy sunday from me and ole dunc and the ROC https://blorenz.com/therepublicofcorolla/ ☮️❤️😀🐾 #corolladise
another great day on the mountain with this crazy crew⛷️☮️❤️😀 #keepgoing
Real question…
Do your kids actually stand still for photos?
😂
Didn’t think so.
Good news — they don’t have to.
Some of the best Corolla beach family photos happen when kids are running, laughing, and just being themselves.
I broke it all down here 👇
👉 Read the full post: https://blorenz.com/2026/03/prepare-kids-beach-family-photo-session-corolla/
Trust me… this will make your session way more fun (and way less stressful).
And yeah… not getting this right could be a mistake that lives on forever.
Peace, love, and sandy feet. ✌️❤️🙂 908-313-6995 call or text anytime!
happy St. Paddy’s Day from O’Duncan the JackRat ☮️❤️☘️🐾
Photographing a big family group on the beach looks easy…
Until you try it.
20 people.
Kids running everywhere.
Wind blowing hair.
Ocean light changing every five minutes.
And somehow… everyone needs to look great at the exact same moment.
That’s why photographing large extended family portraits on the Outer Banks is actually one of the hardest things a photographer can do.
After 40+ years photographing families here in Corolla, I’ve learned a few tricks to keep sessions relaxed while still creating portraits that families will treasure for decades.
Because when grandparents, kids, cousins, and siblings all gather together for one beach week… that moment deserves to be captured right.
And honestly, not hiring the right photographer for that moment might be a mistake that lives on forever.
Peace, love, and beach portraits. ✌️❤️🙂
#CorollaNC
#OuterBanks
#OBXFamilyPhotographer
#CorollaFamilyPhotographer
#ExtendedFamilyPortraits
RepublicOfCorolla. Call or Text me anytime: 908-313-6995
Or start here: https://blorenz.com/contact/
Ever find yourself missing Corolla just a little?
That salty breeze rolling in off the Atlantic.
Flip flops in the sand.
That moment when the sun dips behind the dunes and the air gets just cool enough for a hoodie.
Yeah… that feeling.
My classic gray Republic of Corolla hoodie was made for exactly that vibe.
Soft, warm, and ridiculously comfortable, it’s the kind of hoodie you throw on for beach bonfires, sunrise coffee runs, or those evenings when the ocean breeze reminds you why Corolla always feels a little different.
And with the full-color ROC logo on the back, everyone knows exactly where your beach loyalty lives.
Can’t get back to Corolla this week?
Throw this on… and it might just bring you back for a minute. ✌️
👉 Grab yours here, just copy and paste this link: https://republic-of-corolla.printful.me
#RepublicOfCorolla #ROCgear #CorollaNC #OuterBanksLife #OBXMemories BeachTownVibes FlipFlopLife
Love us a good St. Paddy’s Day parade!! ☘️☮️❤️😀
spent a little time on the mountain
spent a little time on the hill
☮️❤️😀🏂 #bluemountainresort
You can feel it, it’s happening everywhere… spring is getting closer.
The days are getting longer. The sun hangs around a little later. Flip flops are starting to make their way back into the daily rotation.
But if you’ve spent any time in Corolla, you know the deal… mornings and evenings still carry that little ocean chill.
That cool breeze rolling in off the Atlantic. That moment when the sun dips behind the dunes. That quiet walk back from the beach when the air gets just crisp enough.
Which is exactly why the official hoodie of the Republic just dropped.
Soft on the inside. Solid on the outside. Built to take the chill off without slowing the vibe down. Perfect for sunrise coffee runs, beach bonfires, or those cool OBX evenings when the stars come out and nobody’s really in a hurry to head inside.
Easy fit. Laid-back feel. Just throw it on and keep the good times rolling.
Copy and paste this into your browser👉 https://republic-of-corolla.printful.me
Welcome to the Republic of Corolla. ✌️
#RepublicOfCorolla #ROCgear #OuterBanksLife #CorollaNC #OBXStyle BeachTownVibes OBXLiving FlipFlopSeason
Kids don’t follow the plan.
They create the moment.
And that’s usually where the best portraits happen.
☮️❤️🙂
📞 Call or Text me anytime: 908-313-6995
Or start here: https://blorenz.com/contact/
#OBXFamilyPortraits #CorollaNC
Timeless portraits aren’t complicated.
They’re relaxed. Natural. Real.
And the Outer Banks provides the perfect backdrop.
☮️❤️🙂
📞 Call or Text me anytime: 908-313-6995
Or start here: https://blorenz.com/contact/
#CorollaNC #OuterBanksPhotographer #OBXFamilyPortraits
As the sun sinks down on this beachfront town, Corolla starts doing that thing it does… everything slows down just a little.
Flip flops kick off in the sand.
Salt air drifts through the evening.
The sound of the ocean kind of takes over the whole place.
No rush.
No schedule.
Just another Outer Banks sunset doing its magic.
Maybe a couple friends, a couple of laughs… and a couple of cold ones while the sky turns that perfect OBX gold.
Days like this remind you why Corolla always feels a little different.
A little quieter.
A little freer.
And yeah… flip flops are pretty much the official dress code around here.
Peace, love, and beach sunsets. ✌️❤️🙂
#CorollaNC #OuterBanksLife #OBXSunset #BeachTownVibes #FlipFlopLife RepublicOfCorolla
Lorenz Fine Photography
call me anytime 800-646-5812