Kat Ku Modern Pet Photos

Name: Kat Ku Modern Pet Photos
Address: Ann Arbor, MI, US
Telephone: +17344940160
Price range: $$$

Home
United States
Ann Arbor, MI
Kat Ku Modern Pet Photos

"For those who LOVE their furry best friends." Based in Ann Arbor/Detroit, MI and serving the metro-Detroit area.

Available for travel to Chicago, NYC, San Francisco, Scottsdale, and Beyond. Voted Detroit's #1 BEST Pet Photographer (Detroit A-List, 2013 Winner & 2014 Runner-Up)

Inspiration behind the business: A love of animals and photography, plus a growing appreciation of what it really means to have beautiful and timeless images of a beloved pet, convinced owner and photographer, Kat Ku to focus solely o

n photographing pets. Each client that Kat works with, receives personalized one-on-one time to truly understand the personality of the pet(s) she will be photographing. This results in her creating professional and meaningful images that not only capture each individual pet's personality but also the special, subtle dynamic relationship that they have with their human(s) :)

06/02/2026

Just a quick update from the 2026 Doggy Portraits for a Cause fundraiser for the Humane Society of Huron Valley —we raised $600 for animals in need!

Thank you to all the adorable pups and their hoomans who joined us, even with that little rainstorm passing through right in the middle of everything. There must have been a memo sent out, because the head-tilting game was on another level this year. 🐶 Which ones are your favorites? :)

05/08/2026

I know I haven't been posting much as of late, and when I have, it's been sporadic. Truthfully, the last few years have been really rough for me personally, and I simply haven't had the energy to create and share the way I used to. But I'm slowly starting to feel like myself again.

You know that awkward feeling when you haven't talked to someone in a while and you're trying to start the conversation back up? Yeah. It feels exactly like that right now. So, hey, hello. How have you been? How are your furbabies doing?

I've missed this little corner of the internet, and honestly, I've missed celebrating your pets with you. I'm not sure I should even admit this, but at my lowest point, I thought about quitting. I wasn't sure if I was still passionate about pet photography anymore. Constant personal loss and being unexpectedly placed into a caregiver role takes so much out of you. There's just not much left over for anything else. But I think maybe it was the burnout speaking, because I'm choosing to believe I still love what I do.

So I'm slowly easing back in, one post at a time. Here's a recent photo of Percy, who loves his outdoor cat walks. I'm glad we were able to capture him with the cherry blossoms before they faded away. The flowers fade quickly, but thankfully, there are upcoming peony 🌸 and lavender sessions to look forward to!

Did you capture any great photos of your pets with flowers recently? I'd love to see! Share a photo of your pet in the comments below :)

- Percy (aka Perseus) the orange and white domestic longhaired cat (Photographed @ 2 years | Ann Arbor, MI)

**Now booking 2026 sessions!**

www.katkuphotography.com
www.instagram.com/thekatku
www.facebook.com/katkuphotography

04/17/2026

One month away, and we're already half way sold out for the 12th Doggy Portraits for a Cause for the Humane Society of Huron Valley. This Walk & Wag is such a fun event to support and attend in general--getting a beautiful image of your pup is just the icing on the cake!

I've had participants come back each year to get a new portrait. I even have someone driving all the way from Indiana just for this! 😱😍

Sign up using the following link. 100% of the proceeds are donated back! Hope to see you there :)

https://katku.square.site/

04/07/2026

Who’s ready for the 12th Annual Doggy Portraits for a Cause?! Taking place Saturday, May 17th, 2026 from 9am - 1pm, this is such a fun and popular event to bring your pups and receive a beautiful portrait of them, all while supporting an amazing organization, .

100% of the proceeds are donated back with nearly $8000 raised to date, and slots are going quickly! Register now to guarantee your pup’s spot @ https://katku.square.site/

Hope to see everyone’s beautiful faces there 🥰💕

03/29/2026

My regal lion. My silent shadow. My loyal defender. My old soul. My grumpy old man.

17 years ago today, in a step towards real adulthood (and perhaps an act of defiance to my parents), I went to pick out my very first kitten. Something I’ve been wanting my entire childhood but was never allowed due to my parents being “allergic”.

Even though there was one cute kitten sitting next to me with their paw on my leg, looking at me hopefully, I saw your face peeking at me from behind the couch. I don’t know what it was, maybe it was something in your expression, but I chose you.

Our first night together, I remember you hesitantly following me down the stairs, at a distance, but finally coming to the room after some encouragement, and you fell asleep snuggled up to my shoulder (one of few instances throughout your lifetime).

You were never the cuddliest cat, but you following me, sitting close by, always knowing where I’m at, racing to the entrance when I came home, tolerating me smothering you with affection, let me know you decided I was your hoo-man.

Having to say good bye to you after all these years feels like the end of an era, and I’m at a loss to how to even summarize what losing you means to me.

I’m sorry I failed you. If I could’ve saved you, I would’ve, a million times over. How cruel life is to have nursed you back from pancreatitis over new year’s, only to lose you to further complications of kidney disease, just a couple of months later. Even to the very end, you were such a fighter, and although it pained me to watch you stumble, I let you have your dignity and pick your final resting spot— at the top of the stairs where you loved looking out over your domain. I still feel your shadow everywhere.

Thank you for being such a sweet, big brother to all the kittens that came your way. Thanks for protecting me from Max when he was acting up. Thank you for loving and comforting me still, even to the very end, though you were the one suffering. I take comfort in knowing that you’re reunited with Achilles. I will love you forever and ever and miss you with all my heart. Until we meet again. My Shoko. ♥️

1/29/09-3/15/26 🌈

01/01/2026

2025 was the year of the cats (16!), kids, and flowers. It’s been so exciting to see the growing number of cat parents interested in photoshoots—in a field that’s been prominently filled with dogs (not that it’s a bad thing)! I love my dog people, too! 🤗💕

I’ve also been getting more requests of pets + kids, which has been a fun, although sometimes overwhelming, challenge to take on. So much chaos! Haha

Personally, I’ve been discovering the world of growing cut flowers. It’s been a nurturing and nourishing endeavor. A little respite from this crazy life and world events. I went a little overboard on seed buying these last few months, but I’m so excited to try so many new varieties and colors. I really hope my ADD/procrastination doesn’t get in the way, and all my seedlings make it into the garden before they die in their trays, lol 😆

Overall, 2025 was well…, you know. But thank you to all of my wonderful clients for being the bright spots throughout my year. It’s always such a joy getting to hear the wonderful stories of how your furry best friend joined your family, and getting to document the love that you share with them.

12/05/2025

It’s been a really special journey to be entrusted with documenting someone’s biggest milestones during the course of their life. As we get older, time seems to pass by more quickly — but the images we create then are a brief pause where we can look back one day and reflect upon.

I never imagined that I’d be working with clients in this capacity beyond their fur babies, but I feel fortunate to have some clients that have turned into friends over the years— and love my work enough to book me more than once. 🙏❤️ Hey, I guess as long as the shoot includes at least one dog or cat, I’m always down, lol. Little hoomans are pretty much like fur less kids anyway, although maybe slightly more temperamental 😆

I’m still trying to figure out the whole managing pets + kids + timing of the shoot before everyone has a meltdown, ha, but I think as long as everyone’s okay with a little chaos and low expectations, it makes magic a little easier to happen. 🤪💫 (I have also been sent reels suggesting that bringing ice cream for the kids might be a good idea, lol.)

It’s always hard narrowing down which images do share, because PETS + KIDS. WHY ARE THEY SO CUTE. I swear a kid could be picking their nose, and wiping their bo**er on the dog, and I would think it’s adorable, haha.

Anyway, some of my faves plus a few images from past sessions. If you pay close attention to the images, you might spy the special bond that Oliver has developed with Carter (baby).

Thanks for trusting me over the years 💕Wishing you and your family the smoothest of travels on your new adventures! Maybe I’ll see you there one day in the tulip fields!!!🌷😊

11/18/2025

“We went out to buy a car, and bought (adopted) a cat instead.” 😅🐈‍⬛

11/13/2025

HELP! Hazel needs to find a home! She was found roaming the streets of a Livonia neighborhood on Halloween Eve. After a vet check for a microchip and posting her on local neighborhood pages, she has yet to be claimed (most likely dumped, as she appears to be used for breeding).

If we can't find her a home in the next couple of days, she will be surrendered to the local shelter--and unfortunately, we all know what happens to strays there :( Our efforts with contacting rescues to help have been futile, as they're all overwhelmed, and none have responded back.

Hazel is a tri color American Bully beauty whose sweet eyes will melt your heart. She appears to be at least 5 years old, and has adjusted nicely to living at home. Her favorite past times are snuggling and snoozing. She is house broken, doesn’t mind a crate, super attentive when there’s a treat offered, and seems to travel okay in cars (no motion sickness). She picks quickly up on commands, and already knows sit and "inside" for going into her crate.

Hazel will do well in a home with no other pets or kids. She does appear to a little shy, so she will need a human who can help boost her confidence or has experience with bully breeds. She is currently up to date on shots and will need to be spayed. Please contact 248-667-8406 or [email protected] for more info and/or to schedule a meet and greet.

If you can't adopt her, please share and comment to help boost visibility for this sweet girl!

11/04/2025

Just popping in to say hi, I know it’s been a minute! Even though I haven’t been as active on social lately, yes, I’m still doing shoots for those wondering. I still have a few spots left for the 2025 year!

Please keep sending pets + kids my way. 💕 I don’t think photographing them will ever get old— even if it takes an insane amount of bribery, candy, and tooting to get these smiles. 💯 worth it!

PS. Don’t you love how B’s hair matches Vinny’s fur? 😍👦🐕

- Vinny the Golden Retriever (Photographed @ 6 years | Ann Arbor, MI)

www.katkuphotography.com
www.instagram.com/thekatku
www.facebook.com/katkuphotography

Address

Ann Arbor, MI

Telephone

+17344940160

Website

https://www.katkuphotography.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kat Ku Modern Pet Photos posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Kat Ku Modern Pet Photos:

Shortcuts

Want your business to be the top-listed Photography Service in Ann Arbor?