Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I’ll be offering special Valentine’s Day mini sessions, either hosted at my home studio in Olathe or in partnership with a local pet-friendly business. If you’re a pet business interested in co-hosting a session in late January or early February, I’d love to connect. Let’s create something […]

 Say cheese, pups and kiddos!  We’re kicking off the school season with something special—professional photos on the farm! Join Hometown Olathe Family Farm + Jen Starr for a fun outdoor photo event featuring a back-to-school backdrop. This is your chance to get a frame-worthy photo in a relaxed, outdoor setting.  Back-to-school meets picture-perfect! $25 per subject […]

Even after 20 years behind the camera, I’m still exploring new ideas and having fun with it! Lately, I’ve been experimenting with bold, colorful backdrops in my home studio—starting with bright blue and now this rich gold/mustard tone. I was unsure about it at first, but it’s surprisingly stunning—especially on pups with darker fur! Grady […]

Free professional pet photo! Brought to you by nbkc bank with FixYourImages Photography Event Details: In celebration of National Pet Day, we’re rolling out the red carpet for your four-legged (or feathered, or scaly!) friends. Plus, enjoy treats & surprises for you and your pet.  When: Friday, April 11, 20253:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration is required. […]

Beau had a Going with Grace session just several days before he would receive his wings. My 7-year-old daughter is very inquisitive, so she knew the story about Beau and his photo session. But, when she saw his photos on my computer as I was editing, she said “Wait – he doesn’t look sick. He […]

With nearly 2 decades of expertise, Jennifer Starr is an internationally published pet photographer, animal enthusiast and photo restoration artist, born and raised in Kansas City. Jen specializes in digital artistry and natural light photography of dogs and cats. Jen also has a studio space in her home in Olathe. In 2012, Jen founded Going with Grace© to honor […]

Pet loss is such a difficult subject. There are so many stages of grief, and the first phase often begins when your pet is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Everyone copes in different ways – having your pet photographed professionally is one way to provide some closure as you try to mentally prepare for your […]

Ever seen two dogs get married? Look no further! Check out the adorable video below to see all the fun details. Honey and Zeke had a first look, greeting kiss at the alter, vows read by their adorable human brother, a reception with a personalized cake from Three Dog Bakery and of course their “honeymoon” […]

I’m a professional pet photographer and have a soft spot for all creatures, great and small. In fact my husband and I went viral earlier this year for a mouse rescue video on TikTok, linked here. If you have any exotic animal or small rodent, I’d love to photograph them. I’ve photographed horses and pigs […]

I am excited to announce I am offering wedding photography services again. Since I am dedicating myself to full time photography, I’ve opened back up many session opportunities. This includes weddings with pets! Some of you may remember this beautiful couple below and their dogs. I absolutely loved documenting their intimate wedding which was complete […]