*ABOUT

“My photography celebrates Love & Life.
I create portraits to illuminate & connect us to Spirit.
I invite the invisible to become visible.”

— Lori A. Cheung

Lori’s work appears in O, The Oprah Magazine!

Celebrity Pet Photographer Lori A. Cheung's portraits are featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, on Animal Planet, and she is Google's #1 Pet Photographer. She's also been published by the NY Times, and books by Time Warner Books, Simon & Schuster, and Random House.

Lori created the non-profit foundation, Pets For World Peace (PetsForWorldPeace.com). Sales of premier, eco-friendly pet products fund non-profits, such as the Humane Society, to secure loving homes for animals and provide education and veterinary care internationally. We also save Foreclosure Pets (pets that become homeless because foreclosed homeowners cannot afford them).

Lori's dynamic and passionate images capture the boundless love and spirit of people and animals.

Her mission is to create inspiring art and contribute to joy and peace. Her style illuminates the essence, passion, and brilliance of people and animals.

Lori was appointed the Ambassador for Pets for the World Peace One Foundation. The World Peace One Foundation is managed by the producers of global superconcert telethons, Live Aid, Farm Aid, and Comedy Reliefs. Enjoy the video with Patrick Swayze and other celebrities at WorldPeaceOne.com.

Her clients include winners of the Olympic Games, Academy Award, Grammy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award. Lori was voted Best Photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area by readers of the East Bay Express.

Yes! Lori photographs people too -- she recently photographed branding identity expert David Tyreman, who created the Polo Ralph Lauren brand. Lori also had the honor of photographing Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, Dr. Michael Beckwith, and other inspiring visionaries. She photographed United Nations Ambassador Byron Blake Assistant General Assembly President and philanthropists Ted Turner and Vanessa Getty.

Lori's portraits transcend borders because they are simply about Love. She honors animals and people by capturing their beauty and wonder. She creates art from her heart.

A Breed Apart

Lori's style is candid, playful, and exuberant. An everyday moment transforms into an extraordinary one when viewed through Lori’s “third eye” -- her camera lens. Using intention and intuition, Lori’s portraits illuminate souls, capture magic, and reveal inner sparkle.

Her unique ability to both expand and contract time to capture the defining moment is legendary.

She specializes in portrait sessions at beaches, parks, homes, vineyards, yachts, country estates, iconic landmarks, and other inspiring locations. Lori travels internationally for photo shoots. Lori recently photographed dogs and cats rescued by the Royal SPCA in London.

Lori was voted Best Photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area by readers of the East Bay Express.

Unleashed!

thePetPhotographer.com™ was created in 2001 after Lori tuned into the Oprah show after an exhausting day working in a skyscraper at an environmental consulting firm. Oprah asked: “What is your passion?”

Days passed...while dining with family, she declared, “I want to be a pet photographer.“ Her sister beamed at her with confidence and said, "Do it."

Family Legacy

Photography -- it's in her DNA.

Lori’s passion for pet photography began at 10 years old when her dad let her play with his camera equipment. She loved the sound his spent flash bulbs made while warm in her hands – crunch, crunch, crunch. The legacy she shares with her dad, a retired pro photographer for the US Navy and cousins who are pro photographers, guided her to continue the family tradition.

Pedigree

Lori graduated with honors from U.C. Berkeley in Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Biology. She also leads the green tech industry with Bill Roth, Green Business Coach of Entrepreneur.com.

Lori is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and a Lifetime Member of CEO Space and Frontier Trainings.

Animal Lover

The menagerie of family members in Lori’s childhood include:

Mitzi the terrier
Mini-Poo, Mimi, and Muffin the poodles
Jeepers the parakeet
Tiki the cockatiel
Dinky the turtle
Guppies
Goldie the goldfish (who she won with a ping-pong ball at the fair)
Tiny crabs from San Francisco Bay
Planaria (aquatic worms) she rescued from her scientific experiments in 5th grade and at U.C. Berkeley

Flash, the chiweenie

Lori's muse is Flash, the chiweenie (chihuahua-dachshund). He is 6 lbs. 8 oz. of pure joy. His whole body wags with exuberance.

Flash was appointed Chief of PUPlick Affairs, and his favorite duty is to fetch and deliver donations to nonprofit organizations. He also ordained himself the CEO, Chief Exuberance Officer.

Because Flash believes he is a Great Dane, he proudly struts his stuff on w.a.l.k.s even though the cats tower over him. Flash loves sunset because the shadow he casts makes him look extra tall. He is an Ambassador of Joy.

Pay it Forward

Lori keeps Oprah's inquiry alive, "What is your passion?"

Lori's on a mission to inspire others to follow their spirit's calling. She mentors in the US, London, Peru, and other locations. She also is a facilitator for The Peaceful Woman retreats and invites you to journey to Maui with her.

For over 30 years (that’s 210 dog years) Lori has photographed for nonprofits that contribute to animals, education, humanitarian, and environmental causes. She serves on the Development Committee of the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society and the Advisory Committee of VET SOS, (to support homeless people and their animals). Lori is the recipient of the Heart and Soul Award for extraordinary volunteerism from PAWS – Pets Are Wonderful Support.

You’ll find Lori art directing and photographing media campaigns for major gala fundraisers including the Humane Society’s “Mozart for Mutts and Meows,” the SPCA’s “Bark and Whine Ball,” PAWS’ “Petchitecture,” and the W Hotel’s “Yappy Hour” cocktail fundraisers.

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