Answers to commonly asked questions
My dog can't be off-leash. Can I still do a session?
Yes, absolutely! Believe it or not, about 90% of the dogs that I photograph (including the two in this background image) are on-leash. Leashes not only keep your best pal safe, but they're also important for following local laws when photographing in some public environments. Thanks to the wizardry of Photoshop, leashes will be removed from the final images.
My dog is a never-ending ball of energy! How do you manage high energy dogs?
My camera shutter speed goes all the way up to 1/8000th of a second—in other words, plenty fast enough to capture even the most active dog! Our sessions never require your dog to sit, stay and behave for hours (or even minutes) on end. One of the benefits of hiring a pet-specificphotographer is that we know how to work with high energy animals and still deliver gorgeous images, jam-packed with personality.
My dog doesn't know how to sit or stay. Is that a problem?
Not at all! Some of my favourite portraits are of dogs standing up. And rest assured, I have a DEEP well of unique sounds and tasty treats to grab their attention - even if it's just for that split second while I capture each image. Fast shutter speeds also freeze movement, making your dog look like they are standing still.