In the Gallery: The Canine Connection by Sandra McCarthy

Sandra is an award-winning, New Hampshire-based pet photographer who offers on-location and in-studio sessions; specializing in capturing the bond between people and their pets. Sandra offers portrait sessions that beautifully capture the bond between people and their furry family members. In May, her Tulip Sessions feature vibrant fields of colorful tulips, perfect for creating stunning portraits. In July, her Lavender Sessions provide a serene backdrop of fragrant purple blooms. She is available throughout the year to photograph you and your pets. Visit her website to learn more!

She has earned her PPA Master Photographer degree and the NHPPA Associate Colleague of Photography degree and now teaches pet photography basics. This past March she was named NHPPA 2025 Photographer of the Year. Her charitable projects, including Pets of the 603 (a book project in 2023), have raised over $20,000 for local pet organizations like Mary’s Dogs, the NHSPCA, and Granite State Dog Recovery.