Furbabies and the Family Photo – The Woodlands Photographer

You’re preparing for your upcoming photography session with me here in the Woodlands and checking off all the little details as you go. Special outfits that coordinate with the location – check!  Shined your brand spankin’ new engagement bling – check!  Letterman jacket for senior portraits – check! Snacks for the dog – check…wait…the furbaby is coming? Hey, why not!  It’s possible to have a fabulous session that is fun AND relaxed but also still includes the furriest member of the family.

Here’s the top five ways to make it a more enjoyable experience with Fido along:

1) Manage your expectations, according to your dog’s personality. If she’s really excitable and distracted in a natural environment (“Oh, look, squirrel!!!”) then it might not be reasonable to expect a perfect shot of her looking calmly into the lens. Remember, happy lifestyle shots of you playing  make wonderful keepsakes as well!

2) Let me know which “attention getters” if any will work.  Noise makers can get her attention or they can inspire her to lunge for a game of keep away.

3) Bring water and snacks for time outs.

4) Bring a leash. We will be shooting on location, and we want to keep her safe.

5) Go with the flow. If the posed shots with your pet aren’t working, know we’ll have to make the choice to embrace the less posed portraits, or let her be a spectator.