Dog photo shoots
How it works
outdoor photo shoots
Find out how a pet photography shoot works and who it is for
How and why
Why should you treat yourself to a photo shoot with your pet?
To live a unique experience with your dog.
To have beautiful photos available forever to share or print, to stop time.
Before our meeting
Before our meeting I will send you a form to fill out with some questions about your dog (don’t worry, nothing difficult! Character, habits, known commands, predispositions, food intolerances).
We will talk about the type of photographs you had in mind to take (in the city, in nature, in an enclosed environment) in order to identify the suitable location together, looking at some examples together.
The right light is essential for the success of our shooting, so we will have to choose the day and time also taking into account the weather conditions (we will hear from you a few days before the date set to confirm or reorganize).
The day of the meeting
On the day of the meeting I will take the time to get to know your pet and we will only start when he is comfortable with me and my photographic equipment.
Your collaboration will be fundamental: I will need all your help for the success of the service, you will have to help me with the management of the dog, putting him in a pose, playing with him and calling him at the right time to attract his attention to me. You will both have a lot of fun!
In the next days
In the days following the shooting, I will upload the proofs of the shots taken in low quality in an area reserved for you on my website. You will be able to choose the ones you prefer in the number we have agreed upon. I will edit the chosen photos and deliver them to you within 60 days!
FAQ
Frequent questions
WHAT ANIMALS DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH?
I do dog photoshoots, cat photoshoots, rabbit photoshoots, rat photoshoots, bird photoshoots, hamster photoshoots, turtle photoshoots… in short, any small or large pet!
WHERE DO YOU WORK?
My “base” is in Varese, but I can travel throughout the province of Varese, the province of Milan, the province of Como and in general throughout Italy! Travel within 30km from Besozzo (VA) is included in the price of the shooting. For greater distances an additional cost will be applied.
WHERE WILL WE TAKE PHOTOS?
There are beautiful locations in my area (in addition to my studio) where we can take photos of your pet. If you prefer, we can also take the shots in your area or even at your home! The important thing is that your pet feels comfortable in the environment that has been chosen and that you send me some photos taken by you of the location, so that I can organize myself with the right equipment.
BEST TIME AND WEATHER?
It is common to think that it is much easier to take photographs during a beautiful sunny day. Instead, the best conditions can be obtained during cloudy or partially covered days, or at dawn and dusk! In the case of full sun we will have to find shaded areas to exploit! During the various periods of the year it is possible to exploit flowers, orange leaves, snow and everything that nature has to offer. In the studio there are no problems, we create the light and the weather cannot hinder us!
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
The time needed. From 1 hour to a whole afternoon. If your dog / cat / other animal is fearful it may take longer for them to trust me: for this reason the animal’s getting to know each other phase must have the right length. It is very important that your puppy has fun between one shot and another: we will take breaks every 5, maximum 10 minutes of shooting.
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT?
Absolutely not. I will respect the age of your pet for its well-being during the photo shoot.
WHAT DO YOU NEED DURING THE SHOOTING?
I will ask you to bring treats to reward your furry friend during the photo shoot, games, sound recalls and anything that can attract his attention to the lens, the leash and collar for his safety and any accessories you want your dog to wear during the shoot. I will send you a list a few days before, so you don’t forget anything! Oh, don’t forget your dog!
HOW SHOULD I DRESS?
If you want to appear in the photographs together with your dog, we will evaluate your outfit together a few days before so that it adapts to the type of photo we have decided to take.
MY DOG CAN ONLY BE ON A LEASH. IS THE PLACE SAFE?
No problem! In fact, many of the photographs you see on my website were taken with the dog on a leash. If you are not 100% sure that your dog is safe to roam free, we can keep him on a leash during the shoot! I will remove it in post production!
We will always choose outdoor locations that are safe for your pet depending on your individual needs.
The studio is an enclosed and safe environment!
