Testimonials

Mark has this amazing ability and natural talent to work up close with animals, he is wonderful and truly deserves his Best Pet Photographer title.
~Laura L

Mark sees through to the soul of the animals he photographs. One of my many pets is a cat I thought I understood. One photo of her by Mark showed me a proud and strong feline that I had never met before. That was really a special gift to me. I look at her totally differently now.
~Mary K

I've taken dozens and dozens of pet photos over the years, and yet the ones I am displaying in frames and have used for greeting cards are the ones Mark has taken. He even managed to capture the most elusive of cats rarely seen by anyone, which is a feat in itself and speaks to his natural ability and secret behind his good photos... animals like him!
~Wil N

Having Mark take photos of my bunny Monet has actually brought me closer to my pet.
~Robyn P

Who could not say that Mark's photos capture just who your animal is? He reaches in and finds that place and then captures that very second on film. So instinctive - heartwarming, humorous, and flat-out fabulous. And not just with your best pal(s) . . . Mark is all over the place using his talent to showcase animals in rescue, or in shelters, at adoption outreach events.
~Corinne D

Mark has the patience of a saint. He took his time with our dogs to get the best shot.
~Geri H

Mark is a wonderful person... his ability to capture the *Spirit* of his subject is delightful to behold! He's also a friend to many dog rescue organizations... thanks, Mark!
~Linda B

Best photographer around, especially for all animals! He understands them, respects them and loves them. Not only is his work fantastic, but he's always looking out for the underdogs. His photographs help to get those who are overlooked in shelters to stand out in photos, making them more adoptable. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this guy
~John S

Mark is a fabulous photographer and excels in capturing pets at their unique best! He's one of a kind!
~Katy V

He was great with my three dogs! Getting all three of them to stay still at the same time was very impressive.
~Laura D

I have never seen such amazing photography in my life and we will treasure those photos the rest of our lives.
~Craig & Randy

Mark brought out the true personality of my dog in our photo shoot.
~Valerie R

Mark took a few pictures of my 15 year-old lab a few months before he passed. I had had another person do an entire photo shoot. His few pictures were much better than the entire photo shoot. I only regret that I don't have more of his work.
~Carol S

He did not just take a picture like any old person could do. Rather, he really captured the personality and essence of my cat
~Jessica T

MARK ROCKS! We have a very shy dog, Cassidy, who Mark was photographing for us. We spent some time at McLaren park, and ended up with some Lovely Photos - action shots as well as some great head shots. He captured her personality and even some of her quirkiness. We are so pleased! Plus - he was fun for us too. Check him out!
~Mira W

...When we got our two new mini dachshunds I hired Mark from a referral of a colleague whose rescue bunny had been photographed by Mark for a Pet Food Express poster.

He came to our home to do a shoot of our two pups and our two kitties who managed to slink in front of Mark's camera as much as possible.

We have used several photographers in the past few years for various events and I must say that Mark truly captures his subjects flawlessly. He was laying on the floor in our house and outside trying to get the best angle since our two dogs are so close to the ground with their short legs!

The shots he ended up with are fantastic and I covered an entire wall with framed images as well as sent 200 holiday cards through his photo card service. We will definitely be hiring Mark again.

The pictures he took of my two little guys are priceless......it is so funny how you can see the facial expressions of your dog in a photo and feel like you know what they were thinking at that moment. For a person who adores her pets, Mark was the perfect choice to capture them in print.
~Angie S

Taking pictures is easy, taking good photographs is something else entirely. I recently did a photoshoot with Mark and my GSD Victor which resulted in a wonderful experience and a whole selection of outstanding photographs. My dog Victor was a little nervous and does not like cameras.

Mark was extremely patient and skilled at easing the experience for my dog and getting him more relaxed. Mark did a fantastic job of capturing my dog's personality and the resulting set of photographs featured a wide range of shots and expressions which really capture Victor. I'll treasure them forever. I could not recommend him more highly.
~Scott G

To be honest, I never thought anyone would be able to well capture my girls- two insane and energy-riddled Italian Greyhounds. I love them desperately, but all my photos of them revealed small streaks, or just a tail as they galloped through the frame. So when I won a gift certificate for Mark Rogers at a fund raiser (the very fabulous Junior League Fashion Show!), I had pretty low expectations.

Boy was I wrong.

Now only was Mark able to capture their energy and playfulness at the beach, but he also came back for a second session (no additional charge!) at our home, where he assumed the role of Dog Whisperer and convinced the little beasts to sit still- a feat generally only achieved for seconds and with a lot of bribery.

The results? GORGEOUS. From the blush of pink across their noses to the graceful arc of their leaps, he got it all. Some of the shots are hilarious, some loving, some showing the natural elegance of the breed, but all are outstanding. Mark also took the time to get the photos re-printed when he wasn't perfectly happy with the color. He really cares about the finished product, and the satisfaction of his clients (including the pups).

It took me almost a year to frame wedding photos, but I put up the portraits of the girls the day Mark dropped them off.
~Maggie K

Between chasing after his favorite ball and running and splashing around at the beach, my dog Riley is hard to keep up with. Would it be possible to capture him in a snapshot of time while he is bouncing around and around? Not only was Mark able to photograph Riley in motion, but he had an incredible knack for being able to capture EXACTLY what Riley was experiencing in the moment: steady concentration right before he nails the ball in the air, incredible pride when he catches it and absolute joy and freedom running from the sand to the water and back with that crazed "I AM SO HAPPY!" and "IS THERE NOTHING BETTER THAN THIS?" look on his face. Mark's photos illuminate the dog we know and love and literally freeze all those great expressions on Riley's face that make us laugh, marvel and so enjoy on a daily basis.

Aside from Mark's obvious talents, he deeply cares about what he is doing and about the quality of his work. It was a great joy to work with him and his number one goal is to please his client and do whatever it takes to reach that goal. I have recommended him over and over to all my friends. Mark is the consummate pro and a nice guy while doing it all!Mark is the consummate pro and a nice guy while doing it all!
~Miriam P

Mark took some amazing pictures of my "Dude" who is a two year old Golden Retriever who still has a lot of puppy energy. Any pictures I have taken of Dude are streaked and I always miss the good shots.

Mark came to my house and took pics of Dude and me in my backyard. He is easy to work with, showed up on time, was incredibly patient with Dude, and got some spectacular shots. I used two of his photos for my Christmas card. The photos that I purchased from Mark of me and Dude were better than my wedding photos! I highly recommend hiring Mark to take photos of your pets or anything. His prices are reasonable and the service is great
~Cheryl J

It was a pleasure to watch Mark work with my German Shepherd, Gypsy. She can be afraid of strangers, but was quite relaxed during the photo shoot and appeared to enjoy his attention. He was able to capture the essence of her personality and of the breed. Some of Gypsy's photos were classic while some of my favorites were candid shots of her running and just being a dog.

The quality of Mark's photography is excellent and his business manner is prompt and professional. The photos he took of Gypsy and me were just great and I ordered a CD to have them all!

Great job Mark!
~Andrea B

Mark came over to take photos as part of the MyMutt charitable giving program sponsored by Pet Food Express. The thing that impressed me most about Mark was that he took his time to get just the right shot of our two cats, Peanut and Coconut. He spent over an hour, crawling on our floor to get just the right shots of our cats.

We are pleased with the overall results and would recommend him to anyone looking for a good pet photographer. You might see our pictures over at the store in Daly City soon. Thanks, Mark!
~Ryan Y

Mark Rogers took some damn good photos of my two little wiggle-butt doggies. It can be so hard to capture BOTH of them looking perfect at the exact same time. But, this guy was devoted and diligent. His photography is stunning and artistic.

PLUS, he donates his time and expertise to local animal rescue groups, what a stand up guy. Really, if you want to support any local photographer, he is the one. I highly highly recommend him!
~Katie B

Mark is a great photographer and extremely patient. He photographed our blind kitty Koko for Pet Food Express to highlight Nine Lives Foundation in Redwood City. Since our cat is blind you can imagine that the clicking noise of the camera was a bit scary. Mark spent time with him, playing and laying on the floor. Koko became so comfortable that he let Mark come extremely close to his face for his close ups!
We have three other cats that were also trying to get Mark’s attention. He was able to capture Koko’s personality in the photos. I would highly recommend Mark for taking photos of your pets, children and events. He is responsive and professional.
~Angela G

He is one of very few photographers I have found that are able to capture the essence of the animal. Mark was able to get to know Chester quickly because of his easy way with dogs, and developed a relationship which he captures so beautifully on film. Chester’s photos exhibit his quirky personality, his obsessive love of toys, and his unique beauty.
~Vanessa K

Turns out my Petunia is somewhat camera shy, but Mark did an awesome job with her! He got some truly amazing shots that really captured who my dog is. He was right on time for our appointment and is always very responsive in email, and those things are important to me. I really recommend Mark if you are looking for high-quality professional photographs of your pet.
~Sheryl P

Mark brings out the personalty of your dog, cat or even human that you thought only you knew. He’s the best.

Our house now has framed Mark Rogers photos that get compliments every time someone sees them. Especially the photo of Mike, our 19 year old Abysinnian. It is beautiful.

I would recommend him in a second – and have.

Our kitties, Mike, Deano, and Rose all agree.
~Nancy R