frequently asked questions

1. My family & I would like to be in the photos with my pet - what should I wear?

• Try to wear relatively neutral colors, especially for your shirt, that will not clash with your pet.  And you do not want your pet to blend into you because you are both the same color!  I don't recommend wearing bright colors such as red, yellow, or pink (lighter versions of these colors are ok), and I also don't recommend wearing white or black shirts. 

2.  Do you take credit cards or debit?

• Through my Photo Cart program I am able to accept major credit cards or debit through Pay Pal for online orders of prints and photo gift items.  If you'd like to pay for the session fee with a credit card, please let me know and I'll set up a profile for you in advance of your session.  I prefer session fees to be paid by cash or cheque at the time of the session.

3.  Where are you located?

• I mostly work in my home studio in SE Edmonton (east of Millwoods).  Once you book a session I will provide you with my address and directions.  Every once in a while I will go on location, such as at vet clinics or doggie daycares.  Please see HERE for my upcoming sessions. 

4.  My pet is not very obedient and I'm not sure we will be able to make him/her sit long enough for you to get a good photo - will this be a problem?

• Although it is much easier to work with a pet that is obedience trained (basic sit, lay down, and stay are really all that are needed), I have worked with many pets that aren't trained.  I work closely with you as you act as the handler so we can get the attention of your pet and keep him/her on the posing table.  If there are two of you (people) I will have one of you behind me to get the pets attention, and one of you handling the pet.  Really, it just takes a second to get a great shot!

5.  I would like photos of my puppy - how young is too young to come to your studio?

• Because I work out of my home and my dogs are always kept up to date with their vaccines, it is up to you.  

6.  Do I need to show proof of vaccination to bring my pets to you? 

• No you don't.  However, I work on the honour system and expect that if you are bringing your dogs (or cats) into my home where my two dogs live, your pets will be up to date on their vaccines and they will not be carrying anything contagious. 

7.  My pets don't get along at home, but I would like to have a photo of them all together - is this possible?

• You know your pets the best.  However, I would suggest that if your pets don't get along at home they will likely not get along in the studio.  After traveling in the vehicle to a strange place, being put in a strange room, and being forced to sit beside each other, I can't see them wanting to get along any better.  You are more likely to get photos that you like by photographing each pet separately.  If you want a photo of them together, you might end up with your pets on opposite ends of the photo, with a big empty space in the middle of them - not quite what you were looking for!  Plus, the pets will likely become stressed, being forced to sit close to another animal they don't really get along with, and you will not get a photo of them looking relaxed and comfortable.

8.  I would like a photograph of my cat, but he/she doesn't like traveling in the vehicle - is there another option for getting photographs of my cat?

• At this point I do not offer candid sessions in a clients home. 

9.  I would like outdoor photographs of my dog - do you still do this?

• I no longer provide outdoor photo sessions as I have chosen to specialize in studio pet photography.  By focussing on one style I am able to give you my best.  My apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. 

10.  What happened to that cute little dog logo?

• He's still around!  Look for my dog logo on my business cards, flyers, signage, t-shirts and on my hard to miss orange Honda Element!  (But in case you really, really miss him... here he is!).