When searching for a pet photographer, all kinds of photographers show up! You will find pet photographers that also do weddings, seniors and headshots. Is that enough of a “specialty” for you to hire them to photograph you and your pet? I have seen “family” photographers say, “Dog are welcome in the photo sessions”. Do you ever notice how the dog isn’t looking at the camera, or even somewhere specific? Maybe a squirrel just caught their attention. When I photograph dogs with the family, I am going to make sure that the dog is the main focus first.
There are also pet photographers out there that ONLY focus on the pets, meaning they don’t involve family members and include them in the photos. I love the bond between pets and their people. I love watching the story unfold and seeing how they interact together. I am also going to help you plan your session wardrobe so you are going to look amazing with your pet!
Nice to see some examples of how to be in photos with pets…or how “not” to be in them. But really, more boots please!!! Haha!
Great explanation on the various types of Human-Animal Connection Photos you do. All the Photos you used for the examples really show the type of connections you are talking about.
I love those candid shots! The smiles seem bigger and more pure.
The candids always make me so happy…but those photos with just the owners’ legs in them are pretty high on my list as well! I think they are so much fun!
Really great examples of pets and people posing strategies! Loved them all!
Puppy sandwich, love it! Beautiful captures throughout. Great variety of posed and candid because different people will want different things from their pictures – grandma wants to see your faces but the client may prefer them snuggling their pooch so well done offering something for everyone.