Traveling Pet Photographer 

Hi! I’m Arica Dorff. I'm a hot tea drinker, ukulele player, vanlifer and I’ve been a full-time pet photographer for the past 18 years. I was born in Japan, raised in Hawaii, and moved to Las Vegas to play softball for UNLV while earning my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Shortly after college, I discovered my love for photography and opened a luxury pet & family photography studio. After a decade as Las Vegas’ top pet photographer, I transitioned from studio photographer to traveling pet photographer. 

Every fall, I offer portrait sessions around the country on my annual Pet Photography Road Trip. On a typical road trip, my dog and I will drive 15,000 miles through 30+ states and shoot 50 family portrait sessions. My pup and I travel in our home on wheels - a Ford Transit campervan that I built out myself (with the help of a talented carpenter friend).  

With my PPA Photographic Craftsman Degree (Cr.Photog.), I enjoy speaking and teaching in the photography industry.  Past workshops include CreativeLIVE, ImagingUSA,  Animal Image Makers, West Coast School & Florida School. I've been honored to be a part of the speaker lineup for PPA's National Photography Convention, ImagingUSA, in 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023.  

Thank you for visiting my website! I look forward to working with you!  - Arica Dorff,  Cr.Photog.