Megan Purtell Photography

Megan Purtell Photography Specializing in pet and family portrait photography My goal is to create beautiful memories for you to enjoy every day.
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Scheduling a Signature Session is a great starting point but many people don't do anything with their images. After one day of fame on Facebook and Instagram, the photos are buried somewhere on our phones or forgotten on a USB in a drawer. A photo session is an investment in your family and it is my goal that your family memories are displayed in your home - for you, your children, and everyone to

enjoy. Have your house tell a story made from beautiful memories and artwork that actually means something to you. You will walk by every day, some days you may pause, smile and go right back to that moment. The boutique model at Megan Purtell Photography is about crafting a custom and personalized experience for every single client.

Our June Breed of the Month announcement is coming soon! Tell us about your favorite breed and why? Maybe you'll see tha...
05/30/2026

Our June Breed of the Month announcement is coming soon! Tell us about your favorite breed and why? Maybe you'll see that breed as a featured breed soon also!

👀 Sneak Peek!! 👀This handsome gal is Renn, a runner up in our Breed of the Month contest. 🖤🤍Renn is a 14-year-old Austr...
05/29/2026

👀 Sneak Peek!! 👀

This handsome gal is Renn, a runner up in our Breed of the Month contest. 🖤🤍

Renn is a 14-year-old Australian Shepherd and completely in her element in the forest beside her favorite swimming hole in Clarksburg, MD. A lifelong swimmer and dock diver, Renn moves through the woods like she was made for it — calm, confident, and beautifully wild.

I absolutely love how her black and white coat pops against all the lush greenery, and those glowing amber eyes steal the whole scene. Such a natural forest soul. 🌿✨

👀Sneak Peek! 👀This is Sydney, a 4 year old Aussie who was a runner up in our January Breed of the Month contest. She has...
05/28/2026

👀Sneak Peek! 👀

This is Sydney, a 4 year old Aussie who was a runner up in our January Breed of the Month contest. She has a LOT of personality, as you can quickly see from the photo. Here mom says she has the personality of 5 dogs! 🐾

After hiking through the woods, posing like a pro in front of Cunningham Falls, and sprinting down the boardwalk, Syd discovered the stick. And obviously, everyone needed to see it immediately. 😂

Safe to say this adventure girl had the BEST day. 💛

👀 Sneak Peek! 👀This handsome guy is Emmitt. 🐾 He is a 6-year-old German Shepherd who was named after Dallas Cowboys le...
05/26/2026

👀 Sneak Peek! 👀

This handsome guy is Emmitt. 🐾 He is a 6-year-old German Shepherd who was named after Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith, and he definitely lives up to the MVP name! Emmitt loves heading out to the softball field multiple times a week to cheer on his parents’ team as their best pup mascot. He even has his own jersey — and his parents proudly wear jerseys with HIS picture on them! 🥎💙

We had such a great time photographing this sweet family of 3 at Pinecliff Park on the softball field before Emmitt got his well-earned reward: a fun swim in the river!

Can’t wait to share more from this session! ✨

👀 Sneak Peek! 👀 This is Donnie, a 3-year-old Mini Red Merle American Shepherd. He was a runner up in our January Breed o...
05/24/2026

👀 Sneak Peek! 👀


This is Donnie, a 3-year-old Mini Red Merle American Shepherd. He was a runner up in our January Breed of the Month contest. Donnie is equal parts crazy, loyal, brilliant, and stubborn — and we wouldn’t have him any other way. Donnie is showing off his disc skills before launching himself straight into the dock diving pool for his favorite part… getting soaked. 🥏💦🐾

Fast paws, big air, and zero hesitation.

👀 Sneak Peek! 👀🔥 Meet Hades 🔥This handsome 1-year-old working line German Shepherd was our runner-up for February’s Bree...
05/22/2026

👀 Sneak Peek! 👀

🔥 Meet Hades 🔥

This handsome 1-year-old working line German Shepherd was our runner-up for February’s Breed of the Month competition — and wow, does he bring the energy! ⚡🐾

Hades is all gas, no brakes. Whether he’s sprinting through the yard, carrying his favorite bite pillow, or patrolling his brand-new backyard that opens right into the forest, this boy is living his best life. 🌲🖤 I love the tone of this photo and how his dark fur almost blends right into the tree stump. One with the forest.

He’s fiercely loyal to his mom and dad, always eager to please… and equally dedicated to annoying his Basenji brother, Argo. 😅🐕

And the adventures are only just beginning — Hades will soon have a brand-new little human sibling to grow up with too! 👶✨

Congratulations, Hades! We can’t wait to watch you continue to thrive. 🐾

👀 Sneak Peek! 🐾👀Remy the Corgi, but make it supermodel. ✨This little star completely stole the show — serving up the mos...
05/20/2026

👀 Sneak Peek! 🐾👀

Remy the Corgi, but make it supermodel. ✨

This little star completely stole the show — serving up the most perfect gentle head tilt in this dreamy backlit moment. Honestly, I didn’t stand a chance.

During his custom session at Rock Creek Park, Remy did it all: balancing like a pro along a downed tree, striking adorable poses on stumps and rocks, and then zooming through the forest like the tiny woodland creature he clearly believes he is.

And his dads - absolute joy! The whole session felt easy, fun, and full of laughter — the kind of energy that makes these moments so special to capture.

I can’t wait to share more from Remy’s adventure. 🌿🐕

👀 Sneak Peek! 👀🐾All hail Prince 👑 — the handsome boy who truly lived up to his name during his session. This 10 year old...
05/18/2026

👀 Sneak Peek! 👀🐾

All hail Prince 👑 — the handsome boy who truly lived up to his name during his session. This 10 year old guy is happy anywhere he goes and he sure was happy during our session! From striking regal poses to serenading his “subjects” with a few proud howls, he made sure his royal presence was known the entire time.

But don’t let the crown fool you… this king has a playful side too. I captured some incredible action shots of him soaring above the greenery in pursuit of his favorite ball, and I already know his family is going to love those moments just as much as I do.

To make things even better, Prince brought along his three fur siblings for some group photos later in the session — and let’s just say, the whole royal court showed up beautifully.

I can’t wait to share the full gallery with his parents… it’s a good one 🐕✨

"We always taught you to stay with Kiwi. And now you are forevermore with your best friend. From a shy, terrified dog, w...
05/14/2026

"We always taught you to stay with Kiwi. And now you are forevermore with your best friend. From a shy, terrified dog, who was afraid of touch and the world, you became confident, loving, and demanded pets with your paw. You learned to love life, love us, and taught us that patience and love can help anyone.

On a cool March day in 2013, we walked in to take you home as our fourth foster. Your name was Dana, and you were so scared that we ended up carrying you to the car. The moment we brought you home, Kiwi claimed you as her sister. It took us only a few days to realize that you were the missing puzzle piece. Kiwi taught you to not be afraid, showed you how to go from terrified street pup to a confident, loving girl who obsessed over food, walks, cuddles, pets, and life.

The past thirteen years of adventure have been full of love and adventures. You learned to love food—so much that you taught yourself how to steal it. I still remember you being so fast at stealing pizza or a bagel out of my hand; it was almost like I had not been holding it! You even taught yourself to jump from the rocking chair to the breakfast bar, just to try to get more food. You also knew exactly when mealtimes were and would demand the food by jumping on us or standing and staring until we gave in. We knew you were grateful for every piece we gave you.

I still remember the first time that you demanded more petting with your paw. We were sitting on the couch, my last year at home before going to college, and I was petting you, but stopped. Then you reached your paw out and grabbed by hand back, demanding more. So we never stopped giving you more. You were so stubborn and independent, never needing our help. You were goofy and loving, and loved your sisters, Kiwi, Darcie and Molly. You always happily accepted their cuddles and kisses.

We taught you during walks to stay “with Kiwi!”. You loved walks and hiking, car rides, and running around being the “rufferee” when other dogs were playing, barking at them, chasing them, and intervening when it got too rough.

You and I had a special bond. You would always come to me first, be the first to greet me and cuddle with me, especially when I would come home from college. You would get so excited, have zoomies around the house, then tackle me with kisses. You knew when I was sad or needed someone and would cuddle me above anyone else—except maybe Kiwi or Darcie.

The quiet moments were the best moments, whether they were in the car with your ear flapping in the wind, your tongue out and a big smile on your face, or cuddling on the couch with us or in the dog bed with your sisters.

You were our lucky four leaf, four-legged Clover. And we will miss you, but we know that Kiwi is showing you the ropes up there, just like she did when you first came to us thirteen years ago.
Rest easy, lucky girl. We love you with everything. We will miss you, but we are glad you are with Kiwi again. Say hi to her for us. We love you, Clover. Always and forever."

~Written by my daughter, Hailey and photo from our last few days with her by me~

👀Sneak Peek! 🐾✨Nora absolutely brought the magic to her session. This 3-year-old Staffordshire/Pit Bull/Malinois mix is ...
05/14/2026

👀Sneak Peek! 🐾✨

Nora absolutely brought the magic to her session. This 3-year-old Staffordshire/Pit Bull/Malinois mix is the perfect blend of high energy and heart-melting sweetness. We explored one of my hidden forest spots in Thurmont, and she made every second an adventure.

What stood out most, though, was the incredible bond she shares with her mom — the kind that doesn’t need posing or prompting, just space to shine. Watching them together was something really special.

And of course… the moment I spotted that perfectly backlit, decaying stump, I knew exactly what we had to do. Nora understood the assignment: paws up, ears alert, total forest queen energy. 👑🌿 So majestic!

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