A Local Business Spotlight: Yvonne Pavlik and Portrait Princess

At Portrait Princess, Yvonne Pavlik has made a name for herself as one of Pittsburgh’s top pet photographers. From capturing the perfect holiday photo to volunteering her services for animal rescues, Yvonne has combined her love for photography and animals into a growing business.

Building a Passion-Driven Business

Yvonne Pavlik’s passion for photography comes naturally. Raised in a family of photographers, she spent years learning the trade from her parents. Despite a detour into car sales, her heart was always set on photography, especially capturing moments with animals. When she finally decided to focus full-time on pet photography, she never looked back.

Yvonne started Portrait Princess, a pet photography studio, almost four years ago. Her studio, located in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, serves clients all over the Pittsburgh area. Her services go beyond just snapping photos; she also offers prints and photo gifts like mugs and keychains, making sure that her clients have plenty of ways to cherish their memories.

Unique Offerings for Pet Owners

What sets Yvonne apart from others in the industry is her focus solely on pet photography. Her expertise in working with animals shines through in her ability to capture the right moments, like the perfect head tilt or expression. From dogs and cats to birds and rabbits, Yvonne works with a wide range of pets.

Yvonne makes every season special with themed photo sessions. Her studio is decked out with backdrops for every holiday—think Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and even St. Patrick’s Day. These seasonal offerings keep clients coming back, and it’s this attention to detail that has helped Portrait Princess carve out a niche in the crowded photography market.

Giving Back to the Community

Yvonne doesn’t just run a business; she gives back to the community by supporting local animal rescues. Once a month, she volunteers her photography services to organizations like Paws Across Pittsburgh and Tails of Hope, helping them take beautiful adoption photos of their animals. This effort helps the animals find homes more quickly and gives the rescues valuable promotional material for social media.

Overcoming Challenges

Running a business is never without its challenges, but Yvonne has persevered through difficult times. Between managing a full-time job in car sales and running her growing photography studio, Yvonne juggles it all with remarkable dedication. Her focus now is to transition from her job in car sales to focusing full-time on Portrait Princess, something she is working hard to achieve.

Despite the ups and downs, Yvonne’s business is growing faster than ever. She recently revamped her marketing, including running Facebook ad campaigns and setting up an online booking system, making it easier for clients to schedule their pet photography sessions.

Community Connections and Networking

Yvonne believes that networking has been a key part of her business success. She’s a member of the Women’s Small Business Association and actively participates in various local business groups on Facebook. These connections have helped her grow her client base and stay connected with the local community.

What’s Next for Portrait Princess?

Looking forward, Yvonne is excited about the future of her business. Her goal is to expand her presence in Pittsburgh and offer more services to pet owners. With holiday photo sessions already in full swing, she’s booked up for the next few months and is excited to continue growing her brand.

As she balances her photography work with her passion for animal rescue, Yvonne hopes to make pet photography a full-time career in the near future. Her dedication, creativity, and community spirit make her a true local business hero in the Pittsburgh area. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, check out her website

Social Media:

Facebook.com/portrait.princess

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tiktok.com/portraitprincess

Phone: 412-867-1383

Website: www.portraitprincess.com