Black and white photo of an older dog resting their chin on the floor at home, looking at the camera, end-of-life pet photography in Connecticut
End-of-Life Pet Photography · Connecticut

One More Day

A documentary session for the time in between: after the diagnosis, before the goodbye.

There’s a moment every pet owner dreads: the one where the vet’s voice changes, and you realize the time you have left isn’t measured in years anymore.

I’ve lived that moment more times than I’d like to count. I’ve had pets my whole life, and I’ve said goodbye to every one of them. And the thing I’ve learned each time is the same: you never regret the photos you have. Only the ones you don’t.

Reach out About me

One More Day exists for that time in between: after the diagnosis, before the goodbye.

An old dog sleeping in a patch of light on the floor, photographed in black and white by Ladman Studios in Connecticut

What this actually is

This isn’t a studio portrait session. There are no backdrops, no posing, no asking your dog to sit still when sitting still was never really their thing.

Instead, we go do the thing they love one more time: the favorite trail, the yard, the couch, the drive-thru window where they always got their own order of fries. I document it the way I document everything: quietly, honestly, as it happens.

What you get isn’t a picture of what your pet looked like. It’s a record of what your life together felt like.

The details

  • 45-60 minutes, at a location of your choosing: your home, their favorite spot, anywhere that matters to the two of you.
  • A full gallery of edited images, delivered within 7 days. I fast-track these sessions, always. You’ll have a small sneak peek within 48 hours.
  • $350, flat. No packages, no upsells, nothing extra to decide when you already have enough to think about.
  • A portion of every One More Day session is donated in your pet’s name to a local rescue.

The honest fine print

  • These sessions are reserved for pets with a terminal or life-limiting diagnosis. If you’re booking directly (rather than through a referring veterinarian), I’ll ask for a brief note or confirmation of diagnosis. Not to make things harder, but to keep these sessions available for the families who need them.
  • If your pet passes before our session, you receive a full refund. No questions, no conversation needed.
  • I keep my calendar flexible for these. If your vet has told you time is short, tell me. I will find a way to get to you quickly.

Reaching out is the hard part

I know contacting me for this is hard. It means saying out loud that the end is coming. But I promise you this: no one has ever told me they wished they had fewer photos of a pet they loved.

When you’re ready, I’m here. Send me a note with your pet’s name and what they love to do. That’s all I need to start.