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Nick Memphis Media Award-winning photographer, dog trainer and author of Civil Canines. Creator of NachoAverageShirts, bold gear for dog people.

Nick Memphis Media blends storytelling, education, and advocacy through photography, writing, and real-world dog work. Nick Memphis Media is the creative studio of photographer and storyteller Nick Memphis. Nick blends fine art and emotion to create images that feel alive—whether he’s photographing dogs, crafting bold bodyscapes, or documenting the quiet, powerful moments that define us. His work is rooted in authenticity, connection, and a deep love for the art of visual storytelling.

Bring me your reactive dog.While others may turn you away, tell you your dog is “too difficult,” or look at you with jud...
10/27/2026

Bring me your reactive dog.

While others may turn you away, tell you your dog is “too difficult,” or look at you with judgment—I encourage you to reach out. If you have a dog that struggles with reactivity, I want to work with you.

I’ve spent years handling, training, and understanding dog psychology. I don’t need your dog to sit perfectly still, look at my camera, or love strangers to create a masterpiece for your wall. We don’t use stuffy indoor studios. We utilize quiet, expansive, and safe outdoor settings where your dog can just be a dog while my long telephoto lenses do the heavy lifting from a safe distance.

I see the good in your dog. Let’s build something you will cherish for a lifetime.

Every session comes with personal guidance on how to minimize your dog’s reactivity. I’ll come to your home and get to know your dog slowly, at their pace, without rushing the process.

Contact me via website or DM.

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Every dog that steps in front of my lens is the best dog in the world! But when you get a lineup like this together, it’...
10/26/2026

Every dog that steps in front of my lens is the best dog in the world! But when you get a lineup like this together, it’s an absolute treat! 😍

First up is Vizzy. She absolutely killed it! She nailed almost all of her poses on the first try.

🙏I hope you all enjoy the final results. I truly wanted to honor this dog with something timeless.

A massive congratulations to my friend Sarah and Vizzy on their acceptance to the PSA World Championships! We are all rooting for you! 🏆🇺🇸

Next is Podrick who is just absolutely full of s***k and brought all the comedic, main-character energy we needed.

To round out the set, we have Khaleesi on the stairs and Drogo in the alleyway. These two are older souls with beautiful, quiet spirits. We kept their sessions short and sweet, reminding us that senior working dogs carry a completely different kind of dignified presence.

Sarah with Canine Evolution is also an elite trainer and decoy. She is literally the only person I trust with my own working-line German Shepherd when I’m away. Watching her work with her crew was fun to witness.

Enjoy the full set, and drop a comment below to wish Vizzy and Sarah luck on the world stage!

📸 Contact me directly or visit my website to book your own custom pet portrait session.

✈️ Want me to travel to your city? I offer all-inclusive travel packages for working dog clubs and facilities nationwide. Tap the link in my bio to check out my workshops or lock down a 2027 travel residency.



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Let’s talk about the different levels of photography for a second. This is something I tell my clients regularly.After a...
10/24/2026

Let’s talk about the different levels of photography for a second. This is something I tell my clients regularly.

After a session, you can expect two different types of final images from me: fine art and fun.

If I’m gonna wake up at 6am for a session up in Anoka, my primary objective is always a fine-art approach. I’m looking for heavy geometric lines, intense lighting, and precise posture—the kind of timeless, elite portrait you want to print large, frame, and display on your living room wall. That’s my standard.

But sometimes, you just have to let a dog be a dog.
These tunnel frames with Sarah are pure fun. They aren’t meant to be fine-art masterpieces, and that is completely okay!! Their purpose is to capture raw joy, high energy, and the unedited personality of a high-drive breed decompressing in a colorful environment.

As a photographer specializing in pets, I love both ends of the spectrum. You need the monumentally serious gallery pieces, but you also just need frames that make people smile on a Saturday afternoon. Enjoy this quick look at the lighter side of the pack! 😍

Now booking limited slots for my signature Urban Series. Contact me to secure your session. 📸

Mals are absolutely no joke, and they require a highly specialized set of hands to manage that level of intensity.I had ...
10/23/2026

Mals are absolutely no joke, and they require a highly specialized set of hands to manage that level of intensity.

I had the honor of working with my friend Sarah for an early morning session. She handles her fair share of Malinois, and luckily, she is a professional trainer and a decoy competing in PSA who knows exactly how to handle that drive.

We started the session with Vali, capturing a specific concept I call “Doggie Jail” for my signature Urban Series up in Anoka. As a photographer specializing in high-drive dogs, you have to be ready for anything.

Let’s just say Vali took the concept a bit too literally—she made a quick break for it, jumped up, and squeezed herself right through the parking garage rails. 😳

Ooops. Luckily, she is completely fine and unbothered.

But that is exactly the point. Mals are a lot to handle and definitely not for the inexperienced. They don’t see barriers the way normal dogs do, which is why executing a clean, architectural portrait in a chaotic environment requires total control from both the handler and the person behind the lens.

Enjoy this first teaser from the set—much more to come from this session! 😍

Now booking a limited slots for my signature Urban Series.

More than dogsIf you are looking for predictable, safe, and generic photography—please move along. Yes, I photograph mor...
10/22/2026

More than dogs

If you are looking for predictable, safe, and generic photography—please move along.

Yes, I photograph more than dogs. They will always be my absolute favorite, but my camera doesn’t stop at the leash.

Whether I’m chasing the high-stakes raw emotion of a wedding day, sculpting an award-winning fine-art silhouette, editing an elite high school senior, or directing a high-concept cosplay production—the standard remains exactly the same.

I build visual art pieces for people who refuse to settle for ordinary snapshots.

If you have a vision, a milestone that deserves to be memorialized, or an experimental concept that requires an uncompromising director, my books are open.

Let’s build a masterpiece. 🏔️🏙️

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