San Diego, California

More Than a Photo Booth.It's a Pawtrait Experience.

Creating handcrafted themed photo experiences for dogs and the people who love them.

Custom-built or seasonal photo booths.
Memories you'll treasure forever.
Professional photography available.

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Pug wearing a tropical bandana inside the Dog Days of Summer Splash Zone Pawtrait Booth with flamingo, pineapple, surfboard, and Stay Cool drink props

Next Pop Up EventOct 25Pups, Pints & PumpkinsClick here for details and more pop up events

the honest truth

Every dog deserves more than blurry phone pictures.

Dogs rarely sit still.

Someone is always behind the camera instead of in the picture.

Getting your dog to look at the camera in a cute themed setup is much harder than it looks.

Every dog owner has hundreds of photos on their phone… but very few they truly treasure. That's where Pawtrait Booth comes in. We combine handcrafted themed sets, patience, treats, squeakers, toys and patience to capture genuine expressions and memories you'll cherish for years.

Sabrina, founder of Pawtrait Booth, sitting with her pugs on a couch in front of a decorated Christmas tree

meet the creator

Hi, I'm Sabrina.

I'm just a girl who loves pugs and couldn't resist creating adorable themed photo booths for them.

I'm constantly trying to get cute seasonal photos of myself and all the pugs — and it's hard! It's tough to get those great shots when there are so many moving pugs. I'd like to help others with that as well.

That hobby quickly became Pawtrait Booth — a business built around creating memorable experiences for dogs and the people who love them.

Every booth begins as an idea, then becomes a handcrafted work of art designed specifically for each event.

Every Pawtrait Booth is uniquely designed and handcrafted with creativity, a little pug hair, and a whole lot of love.

what we make

Choose Your Pawtrait Experience

Every Pawtrait Booth is thoughtfully created around your event, your theme, your venue, and the dogs attending.

Choose Your Design

Ready to Pawty or Custom

Choose Your Experience

Pup, Pack or Ultimate

Add Photography

Self-Service or Paw-fessional

step one

First, Choose Your Booth Design

Start with one of our signature themes or let us create something completely unique for your event.

Ready to Pawty Booths

Our collection of handcrafted seasonal and themed Pawtrait Booths — already designed and ready to bring the pawty.

Available as Pup or Pack Pop-Up Experiences

Great for

Holiday eventsPet boutiquesCoffee shopsBirthday partiesCommunity eventsBusiness promotions

Includes

Booth rental
Professional photography available as an optional add-on

Custom Pawtrait Creations

Have an idea? Let's build it together.

Every custom Pawtrait Booth begins with your vision. We'll design and build a one-of-a-kind photo experience specifically for your event.

For custom traditional photo booth builds, you may be able to keep the custom photo frame after the event while Pawtrait Booth retains the reusable booth structure.

Because every custom creation is unique, final designs may vary slightly based on material availability, sourcing, construction requirements, and budget.

Available in Pup, Pack & Ultimate Pawty Experiences

Great for

BirthdaysGrand openingsBusinessesDog rescuesFundraisersSpecial celebrationsBranded events

Includes

Custom design
Booth/setup rental
Professional photography available as an optional add-on
Custom frame keepsake when applicable

step two

Next, Choose Your Experience

From one adorable photo setup to a fully immersive event experience, we'll scale your Pawtrait Booth to fit your event, venue, and the dogs attending.

Simple & Sweet

Pup Pop-Up

One themed photo setup designed to create an adorable focal point for your event.

Ready to Pawty or Custom

Features may include

One themed photo setup
Photo frame or backdrop
Simple props
Compact footprint

Great for

Coffee shopsBoutiquesSmall businessesBirthdaysSmaller eventsSimple collaborations

More Ways to Pawse

Pack Pop-Up

A more elaborate Pawtrait experience with additional ways for dogs and their humans to pose and interact with the theme.

Ready to Pawty or Custom

Features may include

Multiple photo options or poses
Traditional photo frame
Seated or open-frame setup
Bench
Additional props
More elaborate décor
Greater flexibility for dogs of different sizes

Great for

Community eventsBusiness eventsFundraisersLarger celebrationsDog-friendly events

The Full Pawtrait Experience

Ultimate Pawty Pop-Up

A fully themed event experience built within approximately a 10x10 event space and designed around multiple photo opportunities rather than a single traditional photo booth.

Our largest and most immersive offering — a fully themed space your guests step into, explore, and play in, rather than just pose in.

Custom Experiences Only

Features may include

Fully decorated 10x10 experience
Multiple themed scenes
Multiple poses and photo opportunities
Larger props
Interactive décor
Professional lighting
Mini photo sessions
Custom event-specific design

Great for

HalloweenChristmasLarge holiday eventsFestivalsFundraisersMajor community eventsLarge branded activations

thoughtful by design

Designed for Every Dog

Great Pawtraits aren't one-size-fits-all — and neither are dogs. We consider the size of the dogs attending when designing every setup.

Little Pups

Small dogs can often be safely lifted or positioned within a traditional standing photo booth or frame for adorable close-up images.

Big Pups

Large dogs may get an open-frame, floor-level, or bench-style setup so they can pose comfortably without needing to be picked up.

The Whole Pack

For events with dogs of all sizes, we design flexible layouts with multiple posing options so everyone gets their moment.

Every Pawtrait Booth is uniquely designed and handcrafted with creativity, a little pug hair, and a whole lot of love.

step three

Add Paw-fessional Capture

Because getting the perfect photo of your dog is harder than it looks.

Photographer using treats and a squeaker to capture a golden retriever

Not every Pawtrait Booth event needs a professional photographer. For casual events, guests can enjoy the booth and capture their own photos with their phones. But when you want truly special keepsake images, add professional pet photography.

Getting a dog — or a dog and their human — looking at the camera at the same time isn't easy. Professional photography adds more than someone holding a camera.

It can include

Professional photographyLightingTreatsSqueakers and attention-getting toysHelp positioning dogsHelp posing dogs with their humansMultiple poses and expressionsPatience with easily distracted pupsProfessionally edited digital images

You enjoy the moment. We'll worry about getting everyone to look at the camera.

Self-Service

Guests use their own phones or the event's own photographer.

Best for casual events, complimentary community events, and simple photo opportunities.

Paw-fessional Capture

A professional pet photographer helps turn the setup into a mini portrait experience.

Best for keepsake photos, mini sessions, larger Pawtrait experiences, holiday events, and events where the finished photographs are an important part of the experience.

behind the lens

About the Photographer

Professional sessions are captured by Sartographer, a pet photographer who knows that the best dog photos happen in the split second between chaos and calm.

Lighting

Timing

Patience

Natural expressions

Private pet portrait sessions are also available separately — just ask and we'll connect you.

simple & transparent

Pricing

Straightforward options so you can choose the Pawtrait experience that fits your event.

Pricing Coming Soon

We're finalizing packages for every pup-size budget. Check back soon, or reach out for a custom quote.

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community first

Let's Create Something Together

One of the primary goals of Pawtrait Booth is building community. We love partnering with the people and places that make dog life better.

Dog rescuesAnimal sheltersPet boutiquesCoffee shopsBreweriesDog-friendly restaurantsVeterinariansDog trainersPet photographersDog festivalsFundraisersCommunity eventsCorporate pet-friendly events

Free community events

Fundraising events

Adoption events

Business promotions

Seasonal pop-ups

Custom experiences

Businesses and rescues: bring us your wildest creative idea. Some of our favorite booths started as a text message that began with "this might be crazy, but…"

Start a Collaboration

kind words

Happy Humans, Happier Dogs

Coming soon!

For any pawsitive experiences, please email us at photos@pawtraitbooth.com

on the calendar

Upcoming Pop-Ups

Come say hi (and bring your dog).

Oct

Details confirmed

Pups, Pints & Pumpkins

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Sunday · 4:00 – 6:30 PM
October 25, 2026
Mujeres Brew House
1983 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
Halloween-themed photos
Visit the spooky Pawtrait Booth photoshoot
For the pups
Doggy costume contest and trick-or-treating
For the humans
Craft beer and tacos
Raffle fundraiser
Raffle proceeds benefit Lavender Run Rescue

Oct

Details confirmed

Tricks for Treats

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6:30 – 7:30 PM · Individual
For the pups who like humans
7:30 – 8:30 PM · Packwalk
For the pups who like to socialize
Starting location
115 N Broadway, Escondido, CA
Pawtrait Booth
Snap a photo at the Howl-o-Ween Pawtrait Booth at The Barktorium, a Dog Shoppe
Also happening
Trick-or-treating at select businesses, free treats & a dog costume contest