Sessions
LET'S GET THIS ADVENTURE STARTED!
To the Booking Page
This is where we will start our journey! You'll be able to choose your date, sign the photo agreement, and pay for your session all in one place!
For the Special Dogs and their People
You might like to consider the short COMPLIMENTARY session for your best pup.
Online Pricing Guide
It's all here
Sessions include any planning time that you and I do together and the actual photography time. When you Book, you only pay the Session Fee and sign the Photo Agreement (model release/waiver of liability) and do not decide what products you would like to purchase until after you have seen your proof gallery.
At that time, you can purchase a few items à la carte, or you can take advantage of the savings via the PRINTPACKAGES I have put together for you. Sometimes, there are even special events that may be of interest to you!
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FAQ's
How far in advance do we have to book?
For weekday sessions, two weeks in advance will usually suffice. For Saturdays, especially in the fall and leading up to Christmas, you may wish to contact me as soon as you have decided to have photos done. I keep Sundays as rain dates and do not take bookings for that day of the week as a rule.)
What does a Session include?
When you book a Session, you are paying for any planning time that we might need to choose locations, talk about wardrobe choices (including leash and harness choices), and think about how you might like to display your images that you decide to purchase. Knowing what you would like to do with your images helps me make sure I capture the the scenes you want to the most and in the ratios and numbers that are needed. A Session also includes the alloted time and my time afterwards preparing your proof gallery.
How do we pay?
As part of the booking process (I have used Sprout Studio for this for over a year), your full payment is made. You can choose to pay via credit card (PayPal) or by e-transfer.
Do we get the digitals?
When you book a Session, there are no products or files included. However, when you view your proof gallery and decide which images you would like to purchase the answer is Yes! For every print that you purchase, you recieve its digital file that is sized for online sharing. ( A $45 product if purchased without a print.) If you want to use photos to make your own photobook, we can discuss how many images would be needed and I can give you a quote based on a digital image large enough for that purpose. My job is to ensure you get the best quality products, so printing is best done through through me with my chosen print labs using the full resolution digital files.
How do we see our images?
Depending on the length of our session and how many images I have to present to you, it could be one to two weeks before the online proof gallery is complete with images that are about 80% edited. (For example, leashes would not be removed from the proofs, but will be removed from the images that are chosen to purchase.) For regular sessions (not the shorter special events) either during our planning session or the session itself, you'll let me know when a good time will be for you to view this gallery. A time when you can sit and give it your full attention.
Ideally, this will be a time when we will meet and go over the gallery together so I can answer any of your questions and help you make your selections. If that is not possible, I will send you the URL and password for the online gallery on the date you give me, and the gallery will be open for viewing and product selection for three days. I have found that if I leave it up any longer, life intervenes and it can become forgotten. Old galleries can be reinstalled $40 when this is possible. (I back up my files but cannot guarantee the length of time I will have them.) This is why I let you choose the day I release the proof gallery for your viewing!
Is there anything we have to sign?
Yes! Like most photo businesses, I use a general photography agreement that covers issues of general liability and permission to the images for promotion and display. I will send you an electronic copy to read over. Don't hesitate to ask questions! Since it must be signed before we start our session, I'll remind you if you forget and I'll bring a paper copy to the session if you are unable to sign electronically.
I think my dog my be too silly and he/she doesn't know how to sit and stay.
To that I say, no problem! I have years of experience with hyper, inattentive and zoomy dogs! (And I have a bag of tricks for the bored and disinterested ones!) Just so you know, I prefer if the leash stays on. The only thing that makes me anxious during a photo shoot with dogs is when the owner lets them off the leash. Some dogs may have perfect recall all the time in all environments, but I haven't met that dog yet. Your pup's safety is our number one concern! Leashes can be edited out; loose doggos can be hard to catch.
Can you help me get everyone ready for our session?
Absolutely! I love helping people choose locations and helping them put outfits together:) We can go over everything that pertains to the session so you and everyone with you will have a really great time. We can also discuss any reluctant participants and put a plan in place to make it a more positive experience for them. (Most families/groups have at least one, so you know who I mean!)
What happens if we have to cancel?
If you have to cancel due to illness, family issues or unavoidable last minute conflicts, you can either rebook at no extra cost or receive a refund of all fees paid minus $30. This applies to any Session that you may have already purchased. If I have to cancel, due to illness, family issues or unavoidable last minute conflicts, I will refund 100% of any fees you have already paid and provide you with a $200 print credit should you wish to rebook. If the weather is an issue, we will rebook for another time. If that is not possible, you will receive a 100% refund of any fees already paid. This is a business, and I want to be as fair as possible to my clients.
What happens if we start the session and one of my kids has a melt down or my dog is just too anxious?
If that happens, we call it a day. No worries! No one or pup wants to have their photos taken when they are feeling miserable. If we have at least five good images per half hour that we were together, then we are good! If not, we can rebook for another day at no extra cost, and in the case of an anxious pup, we'll rebook in a location that will be more comfortable for them, and I'll spend more time letting them get comfortable with me and my equipment.