FAQs

Absolutely! Believe it or not, 95% of the dogs that I photograph are on leash. Leashes not only keep your dog safe, but they're also important for following local laws when photographing in various environments and protecting wildlife. Thanks to my knowledge of Photoshop, leashes will be removed from most final images.

It can be a real challenge to edit out harnesses. If your dog must wear a harness at all times, select one with a neutral color that you would be happy to have in the photos. I can help you pick a color that will look great with your pup’s coloring and the setting for your photoshoot. If your dog only needs to wear a harness when walking to a location, please bring a flat collar with you for the photoshoot portion of our outing.

I completely understand, and nope! If your dog is nervous or reactive, we can choose a location that suits their preferences and temperament. We can find 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 see won't see a soul.

Yes! 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.

Of course! I love documenting the wonderful connection between you and your dog. While we can certainly capture a traditional portrait of you both smiling at the camera, clients especially love the candid images of the moments you share. If you're especially camera shy, I can still create some lovely, creative images that tell the story of your relationship. Please just trust me, and remember that you don't need to purchase or display any images that you don't adore. And, if you want to include more than 2 people in your photos, let’s chat about how we can customize a session!

We have options! It's a big decision, but I'm here to help. During our session-planning call we'll discuss the look you're after, any special needs your dog might have (mobility challenges, anxiety, etc.), any scheduling constraints on your part (e.g. mornings only), and whether there are locations that are especially meaningful to you. With all that in mind, we'll settle on the perfect location for your custom session. If you have a location in mind that requires special access or arrangements, let’s talk about how we can make it work!

If the weather is less than ideal, we can definitely reschedule. Your reservation retainer simply transfers over to our new session date – easy peasy!

For sure! While most of my bookings are of the canine variety, I do photograph cats and birds and would be thrilled to photograph any other animal you call family! If you have a special pet in mind, let’s connect!

Yes. A copy of your pet’s current vaccination record will be required prior to the photoshoot.

Please take care of yourself and your pet, and those around you - stay home and rest up. And don’t worry. If either of you are ill, we can reschedule. Health first, as they say!

I will move mountains to provide you with a legacy session ASAP when time is short.