About the Photographer

I’m not just a girl with a camera who loves animals…

I mean, I am, let’s be real. But I’ve also poured a whole lot of myself into building a studio and a process in which you and your pet can be comfortable. You’ll both be a little spoiled by the time we’re all done. From playful puppies to majestic felines, I absolutely LOVE capturing timeless portraits of animals and want you to have physical artwork that will keep you smiling for years to come.

Woman sitting on a wood floor with a camera in her hands and a small dog looking up at her affectionately.

Woman smiling and holding a camera in one hand in a yawning puppy in the other. There is greenery and flowers behind them.

Kathy Thompson
kathy@okkatphoto
(405) 919-4504

My clients

  • treat their pets and themselves to the very best.
  • obsess about their pets and treat them like family. Because they are!
  • make their plans around their pet’s feeding and potty schedule.
  • prefer someone else do the work for them rather than DIY.
  • prefer to communicate by email than phone.
  • take their pets with them to many places they go.
  • want timeless keepsakes to celebrate their best friend.

But what about the photographer?

  • That lady that talks to your pet before she talks to you? Yeah, that’s me.
  • I love animals so much I volunteered at the OKC Zoo as a Junior Curator for over three years in my teens!
  • Over 300 dogs, almost 200 cats, and a whopping ten non-standard pets have been in front of my lens with a 99.99% success rate. You will be hard pressed to find a more experienced pet photographer in Oklahoma.
  • I am a sympathy cryer and a hugger. Consider yourself warned.
  • All my photography education time and money goes into PET photography specifically. As a result, you will rarely see humans in my portraits.
  • I try hard to keep up with my fitness. I mean… have you SEEN what kind of contortions pet photographers sometimes have to get into?
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Professional memberships

Grey text reads "Proud Member of" followed by a red outline of a square containing the letters PPA. To the left in grey are the words Professional Photographers of America
A decorative round green seal contains a brown line drawing of a dogs head, and the text reads "Hair of the Dog Academy". A brown stripe below that contains the word, "Member".

In the media

OKCFox.com News
KFOR.com News
Cat photography expert guest on The Kitty Boss podcast with Cat Lady Justin
graphic drawing of a man with short red hair and glasses sitting cross-legged and petting an orange cat and a yellow dog. The two animals have comically large heads.
Cat photography expert guest on the Call the Vet podcast with Dr. Alex.
Light brown yorkshire terrier wearing a blue sweater, all against a blue background. The Curbside Chronicle logo is in the bottom left corner in white.
Cover photo and feature article, May 2020 issue of The Curbside Chronicle.

Meet our menagerie

Pets are a vital and valued part of our family. Not pictured here are three fish tanks.

Goldie came off the streets of northeast Oklahoma City. Now twelve years old, she has very few teeth left and is on multiple daily medications. She will tell you when she needs pets. Loudly.
Black dog with tan markings sitting on a blue lounger in front of a dark purple backdrop. Head is tilted to the left and wearing a purple collar and tag.
Bonnie is a foster-adopt from Oklahoma City Animal Welfare. She trained to be my studio practice model and does a fabulous job! Happy to work… as long as there are treats!

Marlee is thirteen years old came from Oklahoma City Animal Welfare. She is bi-polar and likes men.
Brown dog with a black snout, one ear raised, and one flopped, is laying on a cream colored background.
Edward came from the backyard of a vacant home in central OKC, and he wants nothing more than to put his head in your lap. Nevermind that you are standing up and have no lap!
Our latest addition: now thirteen years old, Earl was a senior adoption from All Paws Rescue. He is a quirky boy with bad hips, and he absolutely loves physical affection. And snacks.

Giving back

Some of my photography time is spent with Oklahoma City Animal Welfare, and local foster-based rescues including All Paws Rescue, Misfits Mutts & Meows, and Safe Haven Animal Rescue creating portraits of animals eligible for adoption. It is very rewarding to have a direct impact on their adoption!

Mace, OKC Animal Welfare
Charlie, Safe Haven Animal Rescue
Syriah, All Paws Rescue

If you manage or coordinate an animal rescue organization in the Oklahoma City area and are interested in working with OKKat Photography to create portraits of animals eligible for adoption, or to explore fundraising opportunities, reach out to kathy@okkatphoto.com. I would be happy to discuss your specific needs and goals and to see how OKKat Photography can support your organization’s efforts to find loving homes for animals in need. Professional pet portrait photography can be a powerful tool for animal rescue organizations, as it can help to showcase the unique personalities and characteristics of the animals available for adoption and to help them stand out to potential adopters.

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Incredible! – See what past clients have to say.

She really is the BEST!!.

I took my 18-year old kitty and 12-year old dog to get some “end of life” photos since I knew it probably wouldn’t be long. She made us feel immediately comfortable, wasn’t too serious, was patient and kind with my pets. She took way more than I ever thought she would, and we ended up with some truly unforgettable images!! The ordering process was low-pressure and easy, and everything came in quickly. – Andrea Hurst

Best of all, we LOVE the photos.

What a delightful and successful experience with OKKat Photography! Kathy came to our home for a photo session with our cat. She first connected with Smudgie, then brought in setup materials with background complementing our cat’s calico coloring. Cats are not particularly cooperative, but Kathy knew how to work with our girl. No guessing on cost, time, products, and delivery of final photos with her contract agreements. Best of all, we LOVE the photos. – Reese Todd

Great service and some beautiful photos of my sweet babies. – Connie Scothorn

You will not regret your experience!

Kathy is amazing and makes great things happen. – Susie Block

We came here to get some pictures for some puppy adoptions, they came out absolutely amazing 🤩 – M. Scheiern

Black background. Brindle boxer with white blaze on chest, and slight head tilt to the right.

Kathy did incredible work with my dogs.

I love my picture so much. I was so happy I started crying. I highly recommend – Kerri Redus

She did an incredible job!

Kathy did a photo shoot for my three foster kittens and she did an incredible job! She brought props and kitty toys to help engage the kittens. It is not an easy feat to get kittens posed and still enough for photos but she mastered it. Highly recommend! – Michelle Hopkins

Small white and grey tabby kitten sitting next to a terra cotta pot bigger than she is. Light blue background.
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