David Sutton Studios

David Sutton Studios Pets complete our families. Artwork completes our homes. After 32 years Sutton Studios closed in March, 2026.

For a new session with your pet, or information about ordering from a previous Sutton Studios session, please contact Darby Clarke 847-609-8429! Honored as Forbes FYI's Best Pet Photographer, David Sutton's insightful, whimsical, distinctive black and white, relationship-based portrait photography has been shown in dozens of venues including Hermés of Paris and Takishimaya New York. His work also

appears in published collections including “The Big Book of Babies” and “Life With Dogs” published by Time-Life. David’s commissioned portraits of dogs, cats and their families are often featured in the broadcast media including NBC’s The Today Show, Animal Planet, 190 North, Art Beat and Wild Chicago. Print journalists nationwide also draw attention to his artful pet-centric portraiture and David’s studio has thus enjoyed highlights in the Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News Denver Post, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, Chicago Sun-Times, Popular Photography and Photo District News.

If your pet could read, what would you write to them?Here's your chance to tell them how you feel and what they really m...
09/06/2025

If your pet could read, what would you write to them?

Here's your chance to tell them how you feel and what they really mean, and to celebrate all of that in print, in a photo book.

Participants receive:

• A personalized Sutton Studios photo session, to create the photos we’ll feature in DEVOTED.

• An in-studio design consultation, where you’ll select the photos you’d like us to consider for DEVOTED.

• A two-page spread in the book DEVOTED, featuring your photos and your message to your pet.

• The exclusive opportunity to design and own custom artwork for your home.

• A chance to pre-order your copies of DEVOTED, a book you’ll want to display on your coffee table and give as a gifts

DEVOTED will be limited to just 40 subjects. We’ll select a core group to be included in the book. When you are selected to participate, a Sutton Studios team member will contact you to set up your initial orientation call and to process your $180 tax-deductible reservation donation, which will go directly to C.A.R.E.
Register here: https://www.suttonstudios.com/devoted

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your pet a part of this unique project.

There’s just something about the bond between people and their dogs—it shines through in every smile and every wagging t...
08/21/2025

There’s just something about the bond between people and their dogs—it shines through in every smile and every wagging tail. Peggy and her beautiful standard poodle, Cassie, share a connection that’s full of warmth, love, and pure joy. 💛

We love capturing these moments that remind us just how special our four-legged family members are.

📸 Want to celebrate the love you share with your pet? Contact us today to create portraits you’ll treasure: www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

For Julia, life’s sweetest moments are best shared with her beagle/boxer mix, Maya. 🐾From cuddles to camera-ready looks,...
08/19/2025

For Julia, life’s sweetest moments are best shared with her beagle/boxer mix, Maya. 🐾

From cuddles to camera-ready looks, Maya brought all the love (and those soulful eyes!) to the studio. Portraits like these remind us how much our pets mean to us—and why capturing their presence is such a gift.

At Sutton Studios, we love celebrating the connections that mean the most — the ones that make life brighter every single day. ✨

📸 Contact us today to plan your own portrait session: www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

Two adorable pups + one sweet little girl = pure joy in the studio. 🐾💕Hamish the Schnoodle and Hermione the Goldendoodle...
08/15/2025

Two adorable pups + one sweet little girl = pure joy in the studio. 🐾💕

Hamish the Schnoodle and Hermione the Goldendoodle were the perfect pair, happily sharing the spotlight with Olympia. From stylish sweaters to treat-worthy tricks, they made every moment one to smile about.

📸 Celebrate the ones who make your heart full — four-legged and two-legged alike. Contact us to plan your session. Schedule your own portrait experience at: www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

🐾 Meet Kitten (Kit-TAY) — the golden doodle with a smile that lights up the room! Shawn-Laree and Dan’s session was full...
08/13/2025

🐾 Meet Kitten (Kit-TAY) — the golden doodle with a smile that lights up the room! Shawn-Laree and Dan’s session was full of joy, laughter, and a whole lot of tail wags.

From cuddles to those signature “sock style” poses, Kitten stole the show — and our hearts. 💛

Celebrate the moments you share with the ones (and paws) you love most. Schedule your own portrait experience at: www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

🐾📷 Flashback Friday: 1998. A Rule-Breaking Portrait with Dr. Medhat & Nigel 📷🐾When Dr. Medhat brought all three of his p...
08/08/2025

🐾📷 Flashback Friday: 1998. A Rule-Breaking Portrait with Dr. Medhat & Nigel 📷🐾

When Dr. Medhat brought all three of his pups—Patsy the Black Lab, Soraya the Yellow Lab, and Nigel the Shih Tzu—to the studio back in February of 1998, we knew we were in for something special.

This image captures just one moment from that day: a close-up of Dr. Medhat and Nigel, made with a wide-angle lens to get closer and more real. Sometimes the best portraits happen when we break the rules—such as always using a short telephoto lens for portraits—just enough to let the love (and the silliness) shine through.

Now's the time to create something just as personal. Schedule a call at www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

🐾 Family portrait, but make it Wellington-approved.Vanessa, Oliver, and Charlie came in for a session with their Sussex ...
08/07/2025

🐾 Family portrait, but make it Wellington-approved.

Vanessa, Oliver, and Charlie came in for a session with their Sussex Spaniel, Wellington—and this image captures everything: connection, love, and one very good dog front and center.

Whether it’s your whole crew or just your favorite four-legged family member, we’ll help you turn this moment into something lasting.

📞 www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

🦴📸 Meet Maximoose 🐾💕With a name like Maximoose, you know this little guy has a big presence—and he certainly made an imp...
08/06/2025

🦴📸 Meet Maximoose 🐾💕

With a name like Maximoose, you know this little guy has a big presence—and he certainly made an impression during his portrait session at Sutton Studios!

Ann and Maximoose share a bond that’s impossible to miss, and these photos capture their connection beautifully. Whether it’s a close cuddle or a solo shot of Maximoose showing off his dapper red collar, each image is a perfect freeze-frame of their relationship.

These are the moments we love to photograph. The kind that make you smile every time you walk past the frame.

Want to celebrate your bond with your pet in a way that lasts? Let’s chat: www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

Anne’s portrait session with her trio of Toy Poodles—Heaven, Dutchess, and Mr. Darcy—was a beautiful celebration of the ...
07/31/2025

Anne’s portrait session with her trio of Toy Poodles—Heaven, Dutchess, and Mr. Darcy—was a beautiful celebration of the bond they share. Whether sitting for the camera or enjoying a cuddle, these three made for a truly memorable session.

Photographs like these are more than pictures—they're a way to honor the love and connection that grows over time.

If you're ready to create something meaningful with your pets, schedule a call today: www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

When Susie and Justin got engaged, they didn’t want photos in front of a skyline or a forest path. They wanted portraits...
07/30/2025

When Susie and Justin got engaged, they didn’t want photos in front of a skyline or a forest path. They wanted portraits that truly represented them—which meant including their beloved pets: cats Furrdinand and Fuzzy, and yes, even their box turtle named Turtle.

Having already experienced a Sutton Studios session eight years earlier with her late cat Wilco, Susie knew exactly where to go. “Even though Wilco is no longer with us, I can still look at the photos and remember how soft his fur was and how he purred,” she shared.

Now living in Colorado, their portraits are proudly displayed in their home, sparking conversations and reminding them of what matters most: their chosen family.

“I know the animals won’t always be with us,” says Susie, “but these photos will be.”

Susie and Justin now own and operate Crimson Cat Studios in Denver, Colorado.

✨ Celebrate Summer! ✨
Weekday sessions are just $99 through August (normally $250!).
Schedule a call to claim yours: www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

🐾👑 Bebe the Corgi & Her People: Julia, Rachel, Hannah & Norah 👑🐾                                                        ...
07/29/2025

🐾👑 Bebe the Corgi & Her People: Julia, Rachel, Hannah & Norah 👑🐾

Bebe brought big personality and even bigger smiles to the studio during this joyful session! Whether she was flashing that signature Corgi grin or soaking up all the love from her humans, this pup truly knows she’s the star of the show.

We had the best time capturing the bond between Bebe and her family—and those ears? Absolute perfection. 💛

Ready to create lasting portraits of your own furry royalty? Schedule a call with us today: www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

Slinky may be small in size, but he’s packed with personality! This Dachshund mix was full of charm, confidence, and jus...
07/24/2025

Slinky may be small in size, but he’s packed with personality! This Dachshund mix was full of charm, confidence, and just the right amount of sass—especially in his custom harness. From soulful close-ups to playful poses, Slinky knew exactly how to work the camera.

Martina and Slinky share a bond that’s full of love and laughter, and we were thrilled to help them capture it.

Want to show off your pet’s one-of-a-kind personality? Schedule a call today: www.suttonstudios.com/call-cal

Address

3417 Church Street
Evanston, IL
60203

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18476798090

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