Pop-Up Portrait Event: Pupper Portraits in the Park | Dog Park Mount Joy | June 2025
Lancaster, PA Pop-up mini session number one is complete, and it was much more successful than I had hoped! I received committee approval from Dog Park Mount Joy just five days before the event. I was expecting (hoping) to get 2-3 signups to warm up and test my system for this different type of event, but we ended up with seven! The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed against the beautiful backdrop of the DPMJ rain garden project. The best part for me? My family came to help. Finn was especially hands-on, assisting with the sessions and also walking around the park to inform people about the opportunity to have their pets photographed by his mom, which would help raise money for the dog park.
There's something special about Dog Park Mount Joy. Most of us members know each other well—at least we know each other’s dogs’ names, likes, and temperaments! 😂 There’s a mutual level of respect, and I know my Char is safe with the other dogs that also use the park regularly. I like knowing that all the dogs have their immunizations up to date, and the pet parents pick up after their dogs, so it’s clean. Char is particularly grateful for the water trough or pool that gets filled up in the summer so she can take a dip to stay cool. It’s a dog park worth investing in and supporting to grow.
Many pet parents approached the event, hesitant that their dog would cooperate, but everyone left with big smiles and tail wags. I’ve heard back from most with expectations that were exceeded. I’m a happy photographer today as I write the donation check to support the dog park we love so much! Take a look at some of the cuties I had the pleasure of meeting in the photo gallery below.
I’ve already started checking my calendar to choose a date for the next Pupper Portraits Pop-Up Mini Session Event near Lancaster, PA. So, stay tuned! If you want to request a date or host a Pop-Up Portrait event near Lancaster County, PA, for your organization, please comment below or contact me at hello@meganhofferphotography.com. It can be for people as well. Not all the Pop-Up Portrait Events have to be for pets. What’s your idea? Let’s do it!
Xx - Megan