FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The cost of a professional pet photo session varies depending on the project. While I’d love to offer a one-size-fits-all price, the truth is it depends on the scope of the session. On average, a custom photo shoot lasts 1-2 hours, with several additional hours of editing to perfect each image. The cost reflects not just the time and effort involved but also the investment in professional camera gear, lighting, and equipment—most photographers spend at least $10,000 on their gear to ensure high-quality results. Some photographers charge a “sitting fee” of $100-$500, plus additional costs per image. I prefer to offer a single, upfront price based on the details of your project, which makes the process more straightforward and transparent. My priority is ensuring that every client feels they’ve received great value for their investment. While photography is my passion, it’s not a “get rich quick” profession—most photographers do this work because they love it!
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To ensure a smooth photography session, I ask clients a few key questions. "Have you had professional photos taken before?" helps me understand their comfort level with the process and guides me in creating the perfect photos that will be meaningful to them. Knowing their budget, expectations, and how they plan to use the photos is also important in customizing the experience to meet their needs.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a member of the Professional Photographers of America guild and participate in their educational series. I'm currently working on my Certified Professional Photographer Accreditation. However I've been taking pet photos professionally and as a serious hobby for several years. There are two parts of this - the photography part which can be learned "academically", and the pet part - which is largely experience. Having been around dogs (and on a farm), owning, training, breed clubs, etc. all my life, has prepared me to work comfortably around animals enables me to get photos that I think set me apart from a "traditional" portrait photographer.