FAQs

A pet photographer will not only provide higher quality images in terms of resolution and detail, but they will also bring their expertise in lighting, composition, and editing. I meticulously review, select, and edit the best frames from our session to provide a cohesive, polished album.

For example, take this photo of Luna:

Let’s zoom in for a before-and-after comparison. You can see below that I removed the glare from her eye, as well as some flecks of dandruff that detracted from her (gorgeous) face. I also enhanced the colors. In other frames from this session, I removed a small furniture stain and an unsightly tissue box, among many other tiny edits that make a big difference.

While my work is rooted in realistic/documentary photography, I still bring a fresh, artistic eye to your animal(s). Great photos not only document a moment in time, they tell a story. Especially when I use film (example below), I am building a distinct ethos that is difficult to achieve with a phone.

When you hire a pet photographer, you are investing in artwork that celebrates and ultimately commemorates your pet. All of my sessions also include an 8×10 fine art print of your favorite image, so you will have something tangible to display in your home.

We only get so much time with our animals. As a pet parent myself, I absolutely hate thinking about the day my pets are no longer here. But that day will come, and I know that’s when I will seek solace in photos. Having professional, high-quality photos of your animal will be a huge comfort to your future self. Gifting a session can also be a compassionate gesture to a friend whose pet is aging.

Wherever you’d like! While I can provide some scenic suggestions, I will meet you wherever you and your animal(s) feel most comfortable and at ease, whether that’s your living room, backyard, or favorite hiking trail.

You’ve probably heard the term “golden hour,” which refers to either the hour after sunrise or the hour before sunset. That’s the ideal time for outdoor sessions.

That said, to me, animals are photogenic at any time of the day. A dog making his silliest face is still a great photo whether the sun is there or not. If golden hour doesn’t fit in your schedule, we can find a time that does. I will work with you to find the best time for you and your animal.

If you want to be! You are a huge part of your pet’s life, personality, and emotions, all of which I aim to capture in our session.

After we pick a date and location, I will send you a questionnaire about your animal’s personality and preferences. I will also ask whether there are any specific behaviors, markings, locations, toys, or snacks you would like me to highlight in the photos. For example, one client loved an old photo of her cat from when she was a kitten sitting on a pink chair, so we made sure to get some current photos of her on that same pink chair.

If the session is at your home, make sure the areas that will be photographed look the way you want. While a certain amount of clean-up can be done in the editing stage, it is best to get it right the first time.

For a slightly gross example, I really wish I had cleaned off the streak on our glass door before I took this photo of our cat. Because this was taken on film and there are complex reflections involved, it is more difficult to edit it out.

That’s what action shots are for! Sitting and staying is great, but it’s never a requirement for my sessions. I want to capture your animal’s typical antics, and if that involves constant motion, then I will move with them!