Absolutely! In fact, that’s preferred in most cases! I can edit you and the leash out of the photo, which leaves your beautiful dog as the subject… ready to be admired! That said, you are absolutely able to be in pictures with your doggy companion if you want!

Considering that I genuinely enjoy the entire process, I tend to work relatively fast. This being the case, it is still absolutely worthwhile to take more time for editing when the vision for an image calls for it. Due to this, I do ask for two full weeks of editing time before delivery of your photos.

You will likely receive them in less than 2 weeks. I’ll keep you updated and you’ll receive a tracking number (or numbers) for your order!

I appreciate the question! My favorite way to describe this situation is very similar to the professional photography experience which you’re already familiar with. For example, you likely have a phone which is capable of taking “nice” pictures. Still, it’s reasonable to contact a photographer when serious quality and editing is needed for a special occasion. That’s where I come in! It’s quite the same with having prints made. Can you technically take your digital photo files to Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, or a random online vendor to have prints made? Absolutely, but these photos are certainly worth more than what the results of that will produce. If you have pro-quality pictures, have pro-quality prints which are worthy of such a thing (especially when on display in your home and honoring your pet)! I have a running account with a lab that specializes in gallery/archival-quality printing. I have their software and ICC profiles… and know how to use it all! My editing monitor is also regularly calibrated and I have the editing capabilities to match the look of a digital photo onto a print. Just as there is much more to photography than pointing a camera, there is more to printing than sending a file.

I currently have red, purple, black, yellow, and blue! Is there a different color that you’d like to see here? Let me know!

Monday through Thursday, I am available in the afternoon (from 1:00pm to 5:00pm). Friday, I’m available from 9:30am to just after the sun goes down for outdoor photoshoots (I love golden-hour shoots which occur as the sun lowers in the sky and of course that changes throughout the year). For indoor photos with my studio setup, I am fine with working alongside your schedule, even if that includes working past dusk. Saturday, I am available all day… from early-morning (golden-hour) to nighttime, just like Friday. Sunday, I am available from morning (golden-hour) to 5:00pm.

I will photograph any pet that you have!

Yes! I’ve worked with shelter and foster dogs, as well as dogs with zero obedience training and the photos are beautiful! Our photoshoots are fun experiences and not restricted to highly obedient dogs. I do recommend that you bring something that they value highly, be it their favorite toys or treats. Catching their attention for brief seconds in all that I need! I bring my own tools for that as well and ultimately; it has never failed!

That sounds fun! Let’s do it!

Inside of your home is the best place for me to bring my portable studio setup. I can also take pictures in your yard if that’s what you have in mind for outdoor portraits, but I also love visiting parks for outdoor photos! My favorite park is Bee Tree and you can see why if you visit my blog!

These photos are worth getting right. If that means postponing to a later date, no worries!

Typically, an hour-and-a-half or less. This usually even includes my portable studio setup/breakdown time.

I recommend giving your dog some brief exercise and a potty break before their photoshoot. Having their favorite treats or toys on-hand to capture their attention is also a great idea! If you want to be in photos, feel free to dress as you wish with that in mind. If you bathe your pet or have them groomed, it would be a great idea to have that done sometime before the photoshoot. You can take a close look at them and check for eye-boogers and other potentially unsightly things such as that, but I can always photoshop them out if need-be.

Fine art framed prints, metal, canvas, and acrylic of the highest quality! Not sure exactly what these are? No worries! You’ll see examples during your print ordering session!

Absolutely! Please let me know about your dog’s special needs and we can work with that in mind.

Yes, and I’ll do it for free! Contact me!

Reasonable question! In fact, this deserves an article written about it which I’ll produce (it may even be done by the time that you read this)! There are several reasons why hiring a photographer with a high-end camera is worthwhile, but to name only a few… sensor size, the ability to shoot in RAW (which leads to superior editing ability of which a photographer will have valuable experience in as well, not to mention a photography-specific editing monitor which is highly color-accurate), the ability to use high-end lighting and accessories, lenses, having interchangeable batteries for long sessions, and freeing your phone up to be used for other things!