Aren’t animals amazing?! They give so much unconditional love and make a family complete; it’s no surprise that people want to create memories of their furry family members that will last a life-time.
The Pet Photographer’s Promise
I know that no two pets are alike – they all have their own wonderful and unique personalities and where some may be uber confident and ready to model from the word go, others may need time to adjust to a new person or a new place. Therefore I DO NOT set time limits for your pet’s photo-shoot, meaning that your pet can feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible during the experience. I allow a maximum of two pets per household, per photo-shoot however arrangements can be made for more.
The Pet Photographer Experience
STEP 1:
BOOKING AND CONSULTATION
Firstly, thank you for your interest in The Pet Photographer (that’s me, Michelle Howie). I am thrilled that you like what you see and are considering booking in a session. To get in touch you can fill out the form below (make sure you include your phone number) I will send you out a brochure and call you back within 24 hours to talk through the whole process in more detail. This is your opportunity to ask me anything about what the experience involves and to find out why you should hire me . Once you feel you have all the information and trust to do so, we will book you in for your sessions. It is at this point that we can begin our pre-session consultation; each and every experience is tailored to meet your needs and designed around the final art-work for your home. To achieve this we will discuss what you want from the shoot and if there are any items (sentimental or fun) that you want included this can be anything from a collar belonging to a pet that has crossed the rainbow bridge to your favourite vinyl collection. I will be able to offer my professional opinion and make suggestions for the upcoming shoot. After our phone call, I will send you a confirmation email which includes the details of the shoot (but don’t worry, I will also call you as a friendly reminder nearer the time), a contract which outlines our services and features of all the prints and wall art we offer.
STEP 2:
THE PHOTO-SHOOT EXPERIENCE
The shoot itself will take place at our Dun Laoghaire studio, at your home, the Dublin Mountains or any other location of your choosing (which will be decided upon during the initial consultation). For locations sessions, I suggest that the shoot take place somewhere that your pet is safe, relaxed and happy. If you need help in choosing a location, I have a list of tried and tested places and would be happy to suggest some of my favourites. Some shoots are spread between both indoor and outdoor locations in order to capture the many sides of your pet’s personality. Depending on the locations, the day, the pet(s) and the light sessions may take anywhere between 45 minutes – 3 hours. However, as my aim is for your pet to be uber relaxed and to capture its personality, the above timings are just a guide and I will work entirely at the animals pace.
STEP 3:
THE FINAL ARTWORK
Last but certainly not least in the process is the artwork. A week or so after your shoot, I will invite you to join me at the studio, your home or even a coffee shop for your viewing session. Your images are presented in a slideshow and you will have an opportunity to look over them all closely. You will then have the task of narrowing down your favourites; because there are inevitably so many great photos to choose from, this can be difficult – but don’t worry – I’m on hand to help and can bring you back to our initial consultation and discuss which image(s) best suit your needs. Once you have made your choices, all you have to do is eagerly await the arrival of your bespoke piece of art. Although this may seem like the end of our journey (and for many photographers, this would be), this is just the beginning, you are now a fully fledged member of the Michelle Howie Photography Family and as a thank you for putting your trust in me, you will be invited to exclusive complimentary photographic events and will enjoy the benefits of the Michelle Howie Photography referral programme.
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