Pet Photography Frequently asked questions.

What is the price for a Pet Portrait session in my home?

All the work we do is on location, Whether that means at your home or anywhere else. So the price you see listed under studio session applies to any session, regardless of where it is.

Where is your studio located?

Based in Long Island, New York. We serve clients all over the area... New York, New Jersey, Connecticut. We come to you with our portable studio!

Can you tell me a little more about your Dog Photography Sessions?

Our goal in every session is simple, Creativity and Quality.
For your pet photography session we come to your home with a small, portable-studio. Complete with lights umbrellas, softboxes, background, and state of the art photography gear.

Very little room is needed for the session, we can make the tiniest of apartments ideal for your session.

When possible, we will also shoot around your home/yard. for even more variety and uniqueness to choose from.

Sessions generally take an hour (not including our set-up and packing up). Sessions with a family portrait may last longer.
We never look at our watch, Our main goal is to have the best possible images we can get of your pet and you. If we need to stay longer than the hour included in your session, we will gladly do so without charging any overtime fees (it is up to your photographer to decide whether they have the shots they came for or not).

After your session we edit your entire session, Images are corrected for color and brightness/contrast and some will get special effects so that you have options to choose from.

Once you select the portraits you like from your on-line gallery, it takes about 2 weeks to receive your beautiful prints in the mail.

What days of the week do you schedule sessions?

Ideally we like to book sessions on a weekday (if at all possible), Weekends get booked well in advance but generally we work any day of the week.

How far in advance do I need to book my pet photography session?

Please try to book your pet photography session at least 3 weeks in advance. (over 6 weeks advance notice when a weekend is the only option).

What background do you use for my pet's portrait?

We like simplicity. The focus of your pet's portrait should be your pet, not the background.

We normally bring a white, and a dark gray backdrop to our sessions. we also use your home, and the furniture for a more personalized look.

How will you handle my dog? How involved do i get to be in the shoot?

The lows price on your pet photography session means we can't afford to bring an assistant with us to your shoot. Your photographer will work with your dog directly but your help will be necessary as well. That may mean standing next your photographer making silly noises or screaming out things like "Park", "Treats" or "Where's Daddy??".

Treats are used as a last resort.

Can you do something unique for my pet's portrait?

Sure, We can work with you on any special idea you may have, or you can leave it up to us to come up with something a little different.
All in all we try to have some unique shots in every session, We do not have a set formula we use with every client. Anything from personality, to coat color may lead us to that special idea that would be perfect for your pet!

We also have our pupart pieces for your consideration.

I have 8 Dogs 3 Cats a Bird and some Fish, can I get some sort of break?

Sure, The cost of adding an additional pet to your pet photography session is just a fraction of the initial session fee, Please visit the Pricing page for current pricing.

What area of New York do you serve? Are you offering on-location park sessions only in Long Island and NYC?

We serve clients all over the tri-state area, Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in our services. We work in all of NY, NJ,CT, (Travel Fees may apply)
Including: Queens, Brooklyn,Westchester, Manhatten, NY, New York City, Richmond County, Staten

Island, Twin Lakes Village, Waccabuc, Bedford, Millwood, Buchanan, Granite Springs, Peach Lake, Rockland county, Putnam County, Nassua County, Suffolk County,

What should I do before my session? How do I get my dog ready for his/her photo shoot?

We like to recommend a nice long walk before the session for dogs who are hyper and over excited. It usually makes for a calmer dog during the shoot.

Also please try to have your dog groomed before your session, and have some treats and squeaky toy ready if possible.