storytelling that builds memorable brands

commercial photography + video for pet, lifestyle + consumer brands

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We become an extension of your marketing team. From concept to final delivery, we create thoughtful

visual content that helps brands tell meaningful stories!

Meet your creative partner.

For over a decade, I’ve helped brands, families, and pet lovers tell meaningful stories through thoughtful photography. Today, The Salty Dog Studio has grown into a boutique creative production studio, helping pet, lifestyle, and consumer brands bring their ideas to life through commercial photography, video, and strategic content creation.

Whether you’re launching a new product, refreshing your brand, or looking for a long-term content partner, my team and I manage everything from creative direction and production to photography, video, and final delivery—so you can focus on growing your business.

We believe the best content isn’t just beautiful. It’s purposeful, memorable, and designed to connect with your audience. We can't wait to see you in the studio!

CHEERS, Katelin

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 What We Do
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COMMERCIAL CONTENT

Whether you’re launching a new product or building content year-round, we become an extension of your marketing team. From creative direction and production to photography, video, and editing, we create polished visual assets that help brands connect, grow, and stand out.

Available for:

  • Monthly Brand Partnerships

  • Product Launches

  • Lifestyle Campaigns

  • E-commerce

  • Brand Films

  • Social Content

PET PORTRAITS

They’re more than just pets—they’re family. Whether your pup is a natural performer or a little camera-shy, we know exactly how to capture their unique quirks, soulful eyes, and favorite expressions. Pet portraiture is where our commercial story began, and it’s still one of our greatest passions.

Come visit our Costa Mesa studio and let’s create art of the ones you love most.

FAMILY & KIDS

Childhood moves quickly, and family life is beautifully chaotic. We skip the rigid, forced smiles to capture the genuine laughter, windswept hair, and joyful energy of your family.

Whether in our coastal studio or out on location, we create relaxed, joyful portraits that celebrate the beautifully imperfect moments your family will cherish for generations. We also offer luxury artwork and albums that will last many years.

Woman lying upside down on a red sofa, with her head on the floor and her legs raised against the wall. She is smiling, wearing a leopard print coat, ripped jeans, and red shoes. There are two dogs resting on the sofa beside her, one as a Husky mix and the other as a Labrador mix. The room has a teal plant and a small succulent on a side table.
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Is your pet the next big thing?

The Salty Dog Studio is regularly casting dogs of all shapes, sizes, and breeds for commercial and lifestyle brand shoots. Introduce us to your favorite four-legged model by filling out the application form below!

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Become A Pet Model
A Bernese Mountain Dog lying down against a plain beige background. The dog has a happy expression with its tongue out and wears a yellow harness. In front of the dog, there is a pink square dog tag, a yellow leash, and an assortment of colorful dog accessories.

From Concept

To Campaign

Producing commercial content involves countless moving pieces—from creative direction and shot planning to casting, production, photography, video, editing, and final delivery. We manage every step, creating polished visual assets that are thoughtfully crafted, on-brand, and ready to perform across websites, social media, email, and advertising.

Let’s Create Together

670 W 17th St. Unit G3

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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