Yes, any and all types pets are welcome! Whether your pet is as small as a hamster or as large as a horse, I am happy to photograph them.

Yes! In fact I encourage you be in a least a few. While I specialize in pet photography, I photograph people too, it comes with the territory. I especially enjoy capturing the bond pets have with their people.

There is always the possibility of rain, especially in the Pacific Northwest. This is why I require flexibility when booking a session. The one downfall of being an outdoor photographer is hoping the weather will cooperate. Rest assured, I will work with you to reschedule for the soonest date convenient for you. 

Yes! Just because your dog isn't well trained does not mean they do not deserve a photo shoot. Whether your dog needs time to get energy out, or needs to remain on leash, I will work with you to get amazing photos. 

Yes, there are a few items I recommend be brought to any pet photography session. 

1. Your pet's cleanest leash and collar

2. Your pet's favorite toy

3. Your pet's favorite high value treats

4. Poo bags! 

5. Water and a bowl

6. Optional: your favorite collar or accessories (think bows and bandanas)

For dogs that require routine professional grooming, I recommend you book your session within a week of your pet's grooming appointment. That way they will look their best! (Examples of breeds that require routine grooming include schnauzers, poodles, and cocker spaniels.)

For dogs that don't require professional grooming, you can simply bath and brush them at the comfort of your own home. I recommend the bath within a week of your photo session, and an additonal brush out the morning of.

At minimum, for long haired dogs, please thoroughly brush their coat, especially their ears and tails the night before or the morning of the session. For all dogs: please be sure to wipe away any eye goop the morning of the session.

If your dog tends to tangle easily, please bring a brush/comb to your session. If your dog tends to have weepy eyes, please bring baby wipes.

Most dogs wear collars. If your dog's collar is heavily worn, (frayed, discolored, etc) or has many tags, I highly recommend purchasing a new collar prior to the session. Your photos will turn out best with newer looking collars with either no tags or a simple name tag. 

I can edit out collars, however these edits look most natural when the collar is thin, and similarly colored to the dog. If your dog's collar is chunky, or overly distracting to the point where you do not wish to see it in your photos, please choose another one.

If possible, work on your dog's sit, down, stay, and recall prior to your session. It's okay if your dog is not a pro at those commands, however it is extremely helpful if you would like more posed photos over candid & action shots.

While many photographers suggest exercising your dog right before the session, I actually do not! Taking your dog for a long walk a couple hours before their session may be beneficial, however vigorously exercising your dog right before the session will often cause excessive panting. 

I shoot solely on location as I do not have a studio. That location is up to you, whether your dog is most comfortable in your backyard, or at their favorite park. Don't have a location in mind? That's okay! I have several places I can suggest. We have so many options in the Pacific Northwest!

No problem! I'd be honored to photograph your engagement portraits, family, senior, head shots and more! Please be sure to check out the correct gallery to ensure my style aligns with your vision.

This is a session type that I feel should be left to those who specialize in that genre of photography. Please see my additional resources page for a link to my go to newborn-to-first birthday photographer!