On-location photography sessions

Where we start

We start with a free consultation to discuss what you’re looking to capture in these photographs. I want to know about you, your family and your pets so I can create images that best reflect you right now and will forever evoke this time in your life when your pet brought you so much happiness. Our meeting can be done in person, via Zoom, or over the phone. I need to talk with you to understand your needs better in order to create the best work for you. So, contact me and schedule a time when we can talk.

During the consultation, we’ll talk about how to best prepare for your session. Feel free to ask lots of questions. It's not every day you hire someone like me, so ask away. I'll answer all your questions and work to make sure you have the best experience.

When you're ready to schedule your session date, I'll send you an invoice for the location session fee, which starts at $395. Once paid, that will secure your date for your session. The session fee must be paid within 7 days of the invoice is sent.

What’s involved

These are some factors in my work: traveling, shooting, editing, printing, archiving, keeping up to date in the photography industry, and meeting the demands of my children’s video game habits. I take only a limited number of clients each month. This allows me to focus my time on creating quality work for you. It’s my goal that your experience results in memories for a lifetime.

The Photography session

In order to get the just-right shots, sessions can be up to three hours. Some animals are shyer than others and I understand that. I use my inner animal whisperer to bring a level of calm to what may be a stressful event for your pet. I also want you to be an active participant in the process. Keeping your pet happy and engaged is enjoyable for you and helpful for me to capture a wide range of shots.

For the photos you and your family are included in, I want it to be fun. I might tell some bad "dad jokes" but it will be worth it when you forget that you're being photographed and enjoy the posing and playing we do.

My top priority is that you will be very pleased with the process and the results.

Reveal and order session

At the end of our session, we’ll schedule a time about 10 days later, when we will have a reveal and order session. That will be the time we look at all the best photos from the day and decide which you love most. You'll be able to order the prints and products you want from the session. There is no obligation to get anything, but it's my goal as your photographer to create beautiful work that you will want to hang in your home. My clients spend between $500 and $3500 on their final order.

Before the reveal, you’ll send me photos of walls where you’re thinking of displaying your portraits so I can create a room preview. I’ll be able to show you your favorite photos at the appropriate size in those spaces. I have samples of prints: canvas, aluminum and mounted luster at the studio so you can choose what works best for your spaces.

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