“You don’t take a photograph,
you make it.”
-Ansel Adams
You’re not just booking photos.
You’re holding onto something that matters.
At Kaylarie Gallerie, I create on-location portraits for pet parents and pet professionals who want more than “cute photos” — they want images that actually mean something.
Whether it’s a new beginning, a milestone moment, or a goodbye you’re not ready for… these are the moments that deserve to be remembered the right way.
Kayla and Mittens 1989
I’m Kayla — a graduate of the Hallmark Institute of Photography and the photographer behind Kaylarie Gallerie.
My approach is simple:
No stiff posing. No pressure. No unrealistic expectations.
Just patience, adaptability, and creating space for real moments to happen — especially with animals.
Animals have always been more than pets in my life — they’ve been grounding, healing, and constant.
Living with debilitating stage IV endometriosis has shaped how I see the world… and how I photograph it.
I don’t rush moments.
I don’t overlook the quiet ones.
And I understand, deeply, how important these connections are.
That perspective is what allows me to capture images that feel honest, emotional, and lasting.
Kayla and KC 1994
I work with:
- Pet parents → capturing new arrivals, milestones, and end-of-life memories
- Pet professionals → creating scroll-stopping visuals that bring in clients
- Photography students → teaching real-world skills in a way that’s approachable and practical
All sessions are on-location throughout the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs area — designed to be comfortable, flexible, and centered around you (and your animals).
Kayla MaRie
If you’re looking for photos that feel like your life — not a staged version of it — you’re in the right place.
Kayla is certified in pet first aid and CPR
through K9PT and PetTech
19+ years
Specializing in Photography
2007
Graduate of the Hallmark Institute of Photography
35+ years
Animal Care and Handling
