A GUIDE TO YOUR PHOTO SHOOT
So you’re thinking of booking a photo shoot and would like to know how it all works? This guide explains everything you need to know and what you need to do to get the most out of your appointment.
The woods is always a great place for a shoot.
ENQUIRY
To make an enquiry, please click on the enquiry button at the bottom of this page. You will be given a short form to fill in with a few details. You will get a reply back usually within 24 hours.
PACKAGES
I offer three packages, all of which include fully edited high resolution digital files, which you can download and use as you wish. Please be aware, I do not offer a printing service.
BRONZE*: 1 hour photo shoot and 10 fully edited digital files.
SILVER: 2 hour photo shoot and 20 fully edited digital files.
GOLD: 3 hour photo shoot and 30 fully edited digital files.
* Bronze option is only available for bookings taking place in my local area, typically less than 30 minute’s drive from my location.
DATE & LOCATION
Photo shoots in Autumn are often the most colourful.
Once the form has been submitted, a date and location can be arranged. Appointments can be done at weekends which tend to be favourable to most customers, who work during the week. It’s also worthwhile thinking about what time of the year you’d like to do the photo shoot. All four seasons have their own merits and suits individual dogs better. For example, if your dog doesn’t like the heat too much then a spring, autumn or winter shoot may be favourable.
With regards to location, it can be done wherever you like, providing it is in within 3 hours from my location in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. This generally covers East Anglia, Midlands and London. The prettier the area, the prettier the photos, so think of the most eye catching places where you live. Many bookings take place in areas familiar to the dog(s) so they are more at ease and comfortable in the surroundings. When thinking of a route to walk in your area that fits in with the time you’ve booked, generally speaking, a walk which would normally take you an hour will take you 2 hours on a photo shoot.
Some customers have even travelled to Norfolk to see what countryside and beach locations we have to offer!
Getting the family involved makes for some special images!
ON THE DAY
When everything has been agreed and the day comes, the fun can begin! Photo shoots are always relaxed, fun and easy going. This makes it comfortable for everybody and most importantly for the dogs. When the dogs are happy and relaxed, their personalities shine through for them to be captured. As we make our way round the walk, it’s good to look for interesting spots to take a photo. It can be anything like a log or a bench, but anything where your dog would look great so keep your eyes peeled. If your dog is well behaved and will sit and stay that’s great but if it is a little less obedient then not to worry, some of the photos most enjoyed by customers are the ones which are not planned! Although the booking is for your dog, I fully encourage you getting in on the action. Family shots often end up being the highlight of the shoot!
Props add fun into an image.