Meet Peanut. His portrait changed my vision...
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Our Passion for Portraits
In June of 2023, we brought home two tiny, dirty kittens who had been found near a creek by a fisherman and rescued by Paws Across Pittsburgh. We named them Peanut and Nacho. After some food, love, and care, Nacho quickly thrived and was adopted. But Peanut stayed small, even though he could out-eat every cat in the house.After countless vet visits and bloodwork, we never got real answers. Still, Peanut’s big attitude in his little body made him unforgettable.
One Last Portrait
In January 2024, on a quiet Sunday, I decided to take updated portraits of my own animals. I didn’t know at the time that the portrait I captured of Peanut that day would be the last. Just two weeks later, he crossed the rainbow bridge after a sudden seizure.
A memory that will last forever!
When I finally sat down to look through those images, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. That portrait became one of the most precious things I own—a piece of Peanut I can hold onto forever. His memory isn’t only in my heart; it lives on my wall.
That’s when it truly hit me: portraits aren’t just pictures. They’re heirlooms, reminders, and love preserved. This is why I do what I do—for every family, every pet, every story that deserves to live on beyond the moment.
Meet the Studio 47 Portraits Team
Our Founder
Our Lead Photographer
Our Lead Photographer
Meet Wayne E. Ray, the founder of Snapshot 7 Photos, the mothership of Studio 47 Portraits. Wayne has been a volunteer Firefighter with Fallowfield Township V.F.C. for over 50 years! His passion for photography took a turn when he was asked to document local emergency incidents. Since 2003, he has taken over 1 million photographs of emergencies in the Mon Valley Area.
Our Lead Photographer
Our Lead Photographer
Our Lead Photographer
Jennifer Codeluppi is the lead photographer at Studio 47 Portraits. She has a keen eye for detail and a talent for capturing the perfect shot. Jenn is dedicated to making sure that each and every client feels comfortable and confident during their photoshoot.
Jenn is the wife of Dan, and the mother of Madison and Ethan. We have lots of 4
Jennifer Codeluppi is the lead photographer at Studio 47 Portraits. She has a keen eye for detail and a talent for capturing the perfect shot. Jenn is dedicated to making sure that each and every client feels comfortable and confident during their photoshoot.
Jenn is the wife of Dan, and the mother of Madison and Ethan. We have lots of 4 legged animals and foster cats and kittens for a few rescues.
Our Team Member
Our Lead Photographer
Our Team Member
Madison Codeluppi has been in front of my camera since day 1 - literally! She was the right hand man of Snapshot 47 Photos and a mover and pusher to rebrand into Studio 47 Portraits. Her love for animals makes for a perfect assistant on our Pet Portrait Sessions.
