Celebrate their joy.
The Marco Project provides pet photography with a special emphasis on end-of-life-pet-photography, aiming to create lasting memories for you and your best friend.
Marco is my best friend, and I want to remember him forever.
What is the Marco Project?
We’re always negotiating for more time, aren’t we?
One more walk around the neighborhood chasing squirrels.
One more night of him pushing me off the (king-sized) bed.
One more chance for him to turn over for a belly rub.
One more Good Morning Good Dog™ treat.
One more day with my guy.
The Marco Project was created with one simple goal: to provide families with the opportunity to preserve the memories of their pets during their final moments. We understand the deep emotional bond between pets and their owners, and our mission is to offer compassionate, end-of-life pet photography at no charge.
Our services are made possible through the generosity of paid pet sessions and donations. Every time a client books a session with Woodbird Visuals, a portion of the proceeds helps fund The Marco Project - ensuring that families facing the hardest goodbye don’t have to worry about the cost of capturing those precious moments.
While The Marco Project is not a nonprofit organization, it operates as a mission-driven initiative, dedicated to providing heartfelt services to those in need. By offering free end-of-life sessions, we hope to bring peace, comfort, and lasting memories to families at a time when they need it most.
our services
Some goodbyes come too soon, but love lasts forever. Through partnerships with Metro Detroit veterinary offices, shelters, and daycares, The Marco Project provides free, compassionate end-of-life pet photography for families preparing to say goodbye to a beloved companion. These sessions are designed to be peaceful and stress-free, creating a lasting tribute to the bond you share.
What’s included:
• A relaxed, heartfelt session in a meaningful location
• A collection of beautifully edited, high-resolution images
• Guidance on making the session comfortable for your pet
Offered at no charge, made possible through donations and paid pet sessions.Whether it’s a playful puppy, a wise old friend, or the whole pack together, a pet photography session captures your pet’s unique spirit. Your session can be tailored to your vision - at home, in a favorite park, or in the studio.
Session Options:
• 30-minute session – Perfect for quick portraits
• 60-minute session – More time for candid moments
• 120-minute session – Great for multiple pets/locations
• All-day adventure – Capture a full day of memories
A portion of every paid session helps fund The Marco Project, ensuring more families can receive a session when they need it most.
Pet Photography Sessions
End-of-Life Sessions
"If you want to learn what someone fears losing, watch what they photograph."
– Unknown
I’m Joe, and I believe that pets are more than just animals - they’re family. As a lifelong dog owner, I understand the deep love and bond we share with our furry companions, and I’m honored to be able to capture those moments that mean so much.
I have two dogs, Marco and Maggie. I feel bad that Maggie isn’t the star of the show here (because she’s ABSOLUTELY a star), but Marco was my first. My boy.
With a background in storytelling and years of experience in photography and videography, my goal is to bring authenticity, creativity, and heart to every session. I only want to showcase your pet’s unique personality, creating lasting memories for families to cherish.
Why do I do this? Remember when I said Marco is my best friend and I want him to be here forever? Life is hard. This project is my way to use whatever talent I have to make peoples lives brighter. Because pets are family, and the moments we share with them deserve to be remembered forever.
...and Marco and Maggie