FAQ’s
My dog doesn't know sit or stay. Is that a problem?
Not at all! Some of my favorite portraits are of dogs standing up. And rest assured, I have a DEEP well of unique sounds and tasty treats to grab their attention–even if it’s just for that split second while I capture each image.
My dog can’t be off-leash? Is that ok?
Yes! Most of the dogs that I photograph remain on-leash throughout the entire session for their safety. I can even capture some action shots with a special long line…all while keeping your pup safe and sound! The leash is removed through the magic of Photoshop from any ordered image.
What about harnesses and gentle leaders, can those be removed?
I cannot guarantee that I will be able to remove the harness or gentle leaders from your final image, especially large harnesses that cover the majority of the dog’s chest. If your dog usually walks in a harness or a gentle leader, I recommend using those to walk them to the session and in between shooting locations, but if there is any way to have your dog in a regular flat collar that is ideal. If you have a sighthound, or other dog that can easily slip out of a flat collar, martingale collars are ok and preferred over harnesses.
My dog is super reactive to other dogs/people/bicycles. How can we do a session?
I completely understand; the world can be a scary place for all of us sometimes. If your dog is nervous or reactive, we can choose a location that suits his temperament. I have a few out-of-the-way locations that receive very little dog or foot traffic, or we can rent a private location for a small fee, ensuring that we won’t see a soul.
My dog is a never-ending ball of energy! How do you manage high-energy dogs?
My camera shutter speed goes all the way up to 1/8000 of a second–in other words, plenty fast enough to capture even the most active dog! Our sessions never require your dog to sit, stay and behave for hours (or even minutes) on end. One of the benefits of hiring a pet-specific photographer is that we know how to work with “hyper” models and still deliver gorgeous images, jam-packed with personality.
Do I have to be in the images too?
As part of these sessions you don’t HAVE to be, but I recommend planning on at least a shot or two! There are more ways that you can be in the images than just a traditional sitting with your dog and smiling at the camera. We can create images that tell the story of your relationship in a fun and natural way. Remember, you don’t have to purchase any images that you don’t love – so why not give it a try and trust me? You just might be pleasantly surprised!
Who can come to the session?
Everyone who lives in your household (furry or not) is welcome to participate in our session. In the interest of minimizing distractions, however, I do ask that only those who will be in the photos come along. If you’re interested in holding a session with your dog’s best bud of your extended family, I’d be happy to put together a custom quote.
What if it rains? What if I need to reschedule?
We will try our best to hold our session at the agreed upon date and time. For our sessions, we will have our session rain or shine (unless it gets particularly nasty). If you or our furry model is feeling under the weather, kindly let me know we need to reschedule as soon as you realize.
Do you photograph pets other than dogs?
Fur, feathers, scales and tails–I photograph them all! While the majority of my clients are of the canine variety, I do photograph the equine and feline set from time to time.
