Hayward Gaude Fine Portraits

05/09/2026

05/05/2026

Almost every pet owner says this at some point…

And it usually catches them off guard.

It’s not about how they look.
It’s about how much they’re part of your family.

The routines.
The quiet moments.
The way they’re always there.

May is National Pet Month, and it’s a natural time to reflect on just how much they mean to us.

We create oil painted portraits that preserve more than an image… they hold onto that presence.

If it’s something you’ve been thinking about, you can learn more and begin the process here:

👉 https://fineportraitart.com/pet-portraits/

05/04/2026

One of the most common things we hear in the studio is:

“We’ve been meaning to do this for years.”

Not months.

Years.

If you happen to be thinking along those lines,
we do keep a simple studio voucher available here:
👉 Studio Gift Voucher: https://www.haywardgaudephotography.com/buy-a-gift-voucher

04/06/2026

I’ve been going back and forth on this one.

Trying to decide where something like this actually lives.

Living room?
Bedroom?
Office?

I have my own answer—but I’m curious what you see.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to our studio family and friends.

03/24/2026

All set up and ready for the Collective Palette benefitting Down Syndrome of South Texas. 💙💛💙💛

03/09/2026

Class of 2026 parents — quick question.

Have senior portraits already happened… or are they still on the to-do list?

If they slipped through the cracks this year, there’s still time.

Senior sessions can be very simple or fully customized, depending on what your senior wants. Some prefer something quick and classic, while others enjoy creating something more dramatic and artistic.

This portrait of Michaela is one of my favorites from this year.

If senior portraits are still on your list, click here and lets see how we can help:

Senior pictures and senior portrait professional photographer, the best in San Antonio. Hayward Gaude

03/03/2026

We had a great time talking about art and our studio on San Antonio Living today! Here's the segment if you missed it.

03/03/2026

Getting ready to go on San Antonio Living with Shelly Miles to show some of our Texas Art!

02/25/2026

Maggie.

There’s something about a golden retriever’s gaze — steady, warm, completely present.

Painting her was about preserving that feeling.
The loyalty.
The gentleness.
The quiet companionship that fills a home every single day.

Recently completed for a San Antonio family.

If you’ve ever thought about preserving your own companion in oil, the best time is while they’re still right there beside you.

Let us know when you'd like to talk about your furbaby.

Custom oil pet portrait paintings that honor the bond you share with your dog or cat. Thoughtfully created through a guided process, with clarity and care at every step.