Time to get Ready for Your Pet Session
Let’s start with the beauty side of things. For long-haired animals, they should be properly groomed before the shoot. If this is not possible, consider having them simply brushed. Got boogies? Wipe them away from their eyes.
I generally provide snacks. However, if your animal has special dietary needs or allergies, consider bringing a small bag for them. Treats and even noises makers will keep them focused and attentive. Have them come a little hungry to give them motivation. They generally pay better attention when there is food involved.
On the day of the session, make sure to give them the right amount of exercise to help release nerves and energy. You know your animal best, so please exercise them enough to relieve any over-excitement, but be careful not to exhaust them completely. Try not to do this right before the session and be careful not to get them dirty.
Worried about an accident? Well don't. My studio has a polished concrete floor just for those purposes. Cleans right up
If you plan on being in the photo shoot, plan your outfit ahead of time. I recommend wearing something flexible and comfortable. You will be moving around, on the ground, and having fun after all! I have a changing room available to put your out fit and don't recommend starting with it on as I like to work with your pet first and we want to make sure we can keep you as fur free as possible.
Most importantly remember to have fun. Even though your pet is welled training they may not listen as well in a new environment. So go for excited or nervous pups, the session can be a lot of stimulation so we will do our best for them to stay calm and see nothing bad will happen. Your pet will decide how fast we work and what we do. I never want to force an animal do do something they do not want to do. So I ask that owners stay calm, don't get frustrated as your pet will pick up on that energy.
Worried your pup won't sit still? I have many tricks to still have a successful session. Just remember the camera captures a split second in time. Many of the pets I have worked with needed a lease (which I remove afterwards) and only sat still for 2 seconds. I can even head swap!
I will supply some props but I always tell my clients they are free to bring any toys or fun items that we can use in the session. A fancy collar, a fun sweater of shirt. I am always up for being creative. Anything that might be meaningful. This session is about you and you pet so all ideas are fair game.
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