Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work
On booking i will have an email/text consultation with you about you, your dog and discuss possible locations, what kind of images you are looking for and what kind of artwork you are interested in whether that be a photo album, framed images, folio box or something completely different, i have lots of different items available. With your photoshoot you will either get a credit voucher for £99 towards artwork/images or you will have purchased one of my packages. Then the photoshoot will take place, we will then arrange a time and date a couple of weeks later for me to either come to your home or somewhere suitable for the ordering session and we will go through the photos together, I will show you a slideshow of your images for you to choose from (and if you have purchased the platinum or gold package you will get a behind the scenes video of our photoshoot), after this meeting i will go away and spend time editing your chosen images to a high standard then order your chosen items, then a few weeks later I will hand deliver where possible your order.
Do you travel?
Yes, I love exploring new locations with my dog especially when photography is involved. I will travel up to 40 miles of M24 area with no extra cost. Any further afield may incur an extra cost to cover fuel.
Do you retouch photos
Yes I edit my photos using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to make them sparkle in my own style but if you have anything particular in mind please let me know. I hope to have edited all your chosen images within 2 weeks, editing can be a lengthy job but I try to work to a timescale.
How do I prepare for a session
You might have a few questions such as do I need to bring anything, what shall I wear etc. We will chat about all this during initial consultation.
How many photos will i see
After the shoot I will decide on the best images to present to you, these will have small adjustments to them and may not be fully edited. I will take a lot of photos during our sessions but you will see at least 20 photos up to a possible 30. There will be a wide variety from the shoot not just different angles of the same shot.
Do I have to be in any of the photos
No not at all if you don’t want to be. I can take photos of just your dog. Or your dog sat by your feet, or in your arms with you facing away. Whatever you feel comfortable with.
The Weather
Most of my shoots are outdoors, they will only go ahead if it is safe to do so. A little bit of rain is not a problem. Most shoots will take place early morning, late afternoon or early evening where possible as this gives the best light.
My dog is not well behaved and has to stay on lead is this a problem
If your dog needs to be on lead that's not a problem as most if not all dogs will get distracted by something even the most well behaved dog. So it’s usually best to keep them on lead which will be edited out afterwards. I have lots of tricks up my sleeve to get a dogs attention during a shoot. All I ask is if possible please can your dog not wear a harness for the images just a collar as sometimes harness' are difficult to remove in post production.
Pricing
The session price includes pre shoot consultation, the shoot itself which is 1-3 hours usually depending on which session you have chosen, location agreement, editing time, gallery reveal in the comfort of your own home (in most cases).
Products/Digitals
You are not obliged to purchase any products after the shoot, you will either have £99 in credit to use towards any products/digitals or you will have purchased a package with digitals included with the option to purchase more. Most of my clients tend to spend between £650 - £1000 on average. But all depends on individual needs. If you are on a budget I can offer interest free monthly payments if needed.
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A photoshoot isnt just about what happens on the day a lot of work goes into the post production of your items and i put my heart into everything I do from the photoshoot to the editing. As i want you to have an amazing experience from start to finish and want you to have memories to last forever as it may be the only photoshoot you decide to have with your dog. I want to create beautiful images of your dogs and family which I hope you will treasure forever. Photography is not cheap, I spend a lot of time practising my skills behind the camera and also editing, spend lots of time location scouting, and finding beautiful handmade exquisite products that reflect my work. not to mention the cost which is crazy of cameras, lenses etc. This is why I offer interest free payments spread over a few months if it is needed.
