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.
“Life is not a race to accumulate furniture.” — Jimmy Buffett ☀️
Funny how the good stuff usually isn’t the stuff at all.
It’s quiet mornings…salt air…a shell in the sand…and those few minutes when the sun reminds you to slow down and just be where your feet are.
Keep collecting moments. The rest tends to sort itself out. ☮️❤️🙂 #liveyourdash #obxsunrise
Real talk...
Anybody can buy a professional grade camera, but the camera doesn’t create the photo.
Years from now you won’t remember what camera somebody used.
You’ll remember who was standing beside you.
Kids.
Families.
Moments.
Everybody together under one roof again.
Do it right.
Hire a professional to make that family portrait you’ve always wanted.
Because one day these moments become priceless.
Do it now...
Because sometimes next time...
Becomes never.
I’d love to help create something your family will treasure long after the beach week ends.
✌️❤️🙂
See the first comment for contact info
Freedom, family, ocean air, and little footprints in the sand. 🇺🇸
Grateful today for those who made moments like this possible.
Hold hands. Slow down. Savor the moment. ❤️☮️🙂
Real talk...
One day these beach weeks become stories.
The people.
The laughs.
The sandy kids.
The sound of the ocean.
Right now you’re living the stuff you’ll someday look back on.
Take a picture.
Better yet...
Get in one too.
✌️❤️🙂
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There’s something kind of cool happening during beach weeks...
Phones get put down a little more.
People stay on the beach a little longer.
Families sit together a little closer.
Take it in.
And while everyone’s here...
Do it right. Hire a professional and make that portrait you’ve always wanted.
Because one day this week becomes the story everyone talks about.
Do it now...
Because sometimes next time...
Becomes never.
✌️❤️🙂
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Funny thing about beach weeks...
While you’re in them, they feel normal.
Everybody under one roof again.
Kids running around.
Ocean air and sandy feet.
Don’t just snap a few phone photos.
Do it right. Hire a professional to make that portrait.
Because one day these moments become priceless.
Do it now...Because sometimes next time...Becomes never.✌️❤️🙂
Somewhere along the line people started thinking exercise was about punishment.
I’ve never really seen it that way.
For me it’s always been about feeling good.
Clear head.
Strong legs.
Good energy.
Better mornings.
I still run at least a mile every day, move my body, eat pretty clean, do some yoga … and yeah… I still enjoy a couple of beers now and then too. 🍺🙂
I’m not chasing perfection.
I’m just trying to feel alive and stay engaged with life.
And honestly…
I think optimism might be just as important as vegetables.
Keep moving.
Keep laughing.
Keep going. ☮️❤️😀
#liveyourdash
Sunrise sneaking over the dunes in Corolla… wildflowers glowing… salty air…
“Here’s to us believers.” — Willie Nile ☮️❤️🙂 #corolladise #OuterBanksSunrise
Every sunrise out here feels like a little reset button. A fresh tide. A clean stretch of sand. Another chance to get it right… or just start again.
“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.” — Meister Eckhart
☮️❤️😎 #keepmovingforward #liveyourdash #OuterBanksSunrise
Some mornings in Corolla just feel like a reminder…
you don’t have to have it all figured out.
Progress isn’t about where you start, but about showing up and moving forward.
One step through the sand. One sunrise at a time. ☮️❤️😎 #obxsunrise
“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
Lorenz Fine Photography
call me anytime 800-646-5812