Does My Dog Need to Be Trained for a Dog Photoshoot
“Does my dog need to be trained for a professional dog photoshoot?” The short answer is: no! If that’s all you need to know, feel free to book a consultation with me by clicking here! If you need more assurance and information, then keep reading, my friend. No, your dog does not need to be trained for a professional dog photoshoot. Trust me when I say, I’ve seen it all! Every dog has their own quirks and personality, and I love being able to capture that for pet parents. I don’t need them to be able to sit or stay at all. I’d love to dive deeper into this topic and tell you why your dog’s training level doesn’t matter!
How Much is Outdoor Dog Photography in Northern Virginia and the DMV, and Why
How much is outdoor dog photography, and why? If you are wondering this question, you’re in the right place! Happy Paws Photography is the premier outdoor dog photographer, and I have all the answers for you! The answer is… it depends! You can expect to invest $1,000 to $10,000 in your custom full-service dog photography session experience and artwork. This range is due to many factors!
Why You Should Invest in Professional Artwork of Your Dog's Portraits
I know you’re reading this blog post, but I want you to take a minute and pull up your phone’s camera roll. Look at how many photos of your dog you have on your phone.
How many do you have?
Hundreds?
Thousands?
I’ll go first, between nine pets total, I have 11,000!
Booking Your Dog Family Photoshoot
My toxic trait is that when I see someone with a dog, I immediately ask if it’s okay for me to meet them. The second thing I ask is their name. These seem like basic questions, but their response tells me everything I need to know. Thankfully, in Arlington or Alexandria, there are so many people who respond with enthusiasm, they want to talk about their furry companion and the conversation starts flowing. For them, just like for me, their pets are their family. And what do families do? Well they get family photos of course! That’s where I come in.
Pet Portrait Pricing
Pricing is almost a taboo topic when it comes to photography, so much of what we do is behind the scenes and it’s few people’s favorite topic. Photographers learn to hide their prices from business coaches who rely on high volume sales, but often we operate in a low-volume environment.
Booking Your Fall Pet Photography Session
Autumn is undoubtedly the busiest season for photographers, and for good reason! Fall is the time that people return from vacation and then start thinking about family, gift-giving, and the New Year. For the outdoor photographer, this is also when the weather is usually the mildest and the colors are the most vibrant. This season also happens to be when a lot of birthdays come by in the northern hemisphere- backtrack nine months and you can probably guess why.
Why Your Pet Deserves a Pet Photography Specialist
There are two subjects that any photographer will want to avoid if they know what’s good for them: animals and children. This piece of conventional wisdom stems fromt he fact that both subjects often have a mind of the own and in many cases, they don’t really speak the same language as you.