Pet Photography
Dogs, Cats, Snakes, and even horses

Packages

Pet Sessions

Preparing for
Family Portraits

Intimate
Session
Planning

We love working with pets. Like children, they have their moods and expressions. They are fun to interact with and can be every bit as human as their two legged counterparts. We see pets as a part of your family and they are welcome in our studio.

 

 

A lot of photographers in the Wichita area will not work with your pets. We do, and we enjoy working with your pets. We have photographed horses, cats, dogs, ferrets, snakes, and even a rat. A spider was once on the calendar but it died. I'll admit it on that one, I was relieved.We offer a wide range of different gifts. Favorite pet picture, one of yours or ours, can be placed on many items including magnets, mousepads, dogtags, purses, and jewelry boxes. Check out our gift ideas section.

Do you already have a photo? We will be happy to produce one of our mousepads, dogtags, refrigerator magents, or purses from your photo. Please contact us for more information.We want your business. We also realize that some pets are simply hard to transport. For those pets we offer in-home portrait sessions.

 

 

Planning your pet portrait session.

Clothing Guidelines

• Select form-fitting (not loose), classical styled clothes
• Don't try to wear the same color clothing as your pet.
• Avoid wearing white tops, or black tops
• In many cases, your legs and feet will be showing, so remember light socks with light shoes, and dark socks with dark shoes.

Clothing Coordination Recommendations

Pet Color	Color Suggestions
red, gold, yellow, tan	blue, deep purple, turquoise, green
black & white	red, dark orange, burgundy
white	eggplant, offwhite tones
black	royal blue, orange, lime green
grey	yellow, orange, purple, light teal

What about makeup and accessories?

Women should wear a matte finish base or powder spread evenly on the face to help reduce shine, as well as lipstick and eye makeup. Children should wear clear lip balm. Please also bring a hair brush and hair accessories. Jewelry,should be simple. We also recommend that you remove your watch so that it does not reflect the flash or leave a mark on your wrist.

Should we bring toys or props for our pets?

You are welcome to bring a change of clothes for the family, and highly encouraged to bring any favorite beds, toys, outfits, chew bones, and accessories for your pets. If your children have a favorite stuffed animal, doll or toy they like to hold and hug, bring it along! For older children and teens, they may like to bring a favorite musical instrument or sports equipment item to help their personality shine through.

How should I prepare my pet for being photographed?

Pets with fur should be brushed before our session. Eyes, teeth and ears should be checked and cleaned. NAILS SHOULD BE TRIMMED AND FILED. Unless it is a discipline and control issue we will ask you to remove your pets' collars.

What about havng my pet groomed?

Grooming is recommended if it is done at least one day prior to their photo session. Professional grooming typically requires pets to spend a few hours of waiting and standing while being shaved and trimmed, and may also involve a blow dry. It's a long day and they come home tired. Your pets will be more alert and awake for their photo session if they have came from home and are rested.

What should I bring?

Please bring a baggie full of some extra-special treats, pre-cut in very little pieces as rewards for a job well-done!

• A hot dog can be precut lengthwise down the middle, and then each half cut lengthwise, and then into quarters to make about 30-40 little treats.

• The treats you bring to the portrait session should be something your pets do not normally get at home, or get only on special ocassions. Something better. Something special.

• Soft Treats are better than crunchy biscuits, which make your pet thirsty and take time to chew.


Families with multiple pets should also bring an additional family member or friend that your pets are familiar with as an extra pair of helping hands.


Will my pet be afraid of the flashing strobes?

I've photographed hundreds of pets and I realize that each animal has its own personality. Fortunately, pets rarely seem bothered by the lights. They're usually pretty excited about being the center of attention, a different location, and eager to pose for yummy treats! For those pets that seem a little more unsure, we take our time to help introduce them to the studio and reward them as their confidence increases.