In Syracuse, you can't depend on the weather. Sometimes it feels like we have 8 months of winter, even though in reality we don't. This year we had many ups and downs as far as temperature. I was intent on providing my clients with snow sessions, but the couple times we had snow, it did not last long. Finally, the end of February we were blessed with enough snow to have a couple fun sessions. We had a wonderful session with Ein and his family.
Because of the loss of my dog and through my love of photography, I have a special affinity for wanting to capture those bonds for other pet parents and their pets. While these sessions are important to me, I find that, just as I didn't think about images of my pet until it was too late, my clients experience this same thing.
Syracuse has multiple places that have beautifully painted urban walls. I recently had a session downtown by one of these walls. We enjoyed having the dogs pose in the painted scenes and then also just sitting with the colorful walls fading out beyond them.
Basking in the fun play and cuddles from the dogs I photograph is certainly a treat for me, but capturing the dogs essence, much less his attention, requires a photographer to have a few tricks up her sleeve. Here are a couple of the tricks that I utilize throughout the photo session.
During our photo session we will have determined the date and location of our ordering appointment. The appointment can take place either in person at your home or via zoom. either way we have our meeting- the first goal is to let you view your images in a slideshow to allow you to sit back and enjoy the process and the results.
Once you have tentatively reserved your session date and have returned your contract and retainer, you will receive a confirmation for your session. Now what? First things are first. It is not time to be stressed out wondering if your dog will behave. I hopefully will have alleviated your fears during out zoom consultation. I will send you a session guide which provides you plenty of information regarding the session.
You look at your dog and think- It's time to get professional photos. Whatever the reason, whether it's a new puppy, an aging dog or detailing your journey through life together. However you are not sure how to begin. Do you call any photographer or are there special ones that know animal behavior?
When you inquire about a photo session, one of the questions that I will be asking is where you want to have the session. In Syracuse, we a luck to have a number of parks and urban areas to have your session depending on your needs. but before we get to my list, I want to find out If your pup accompanies you everywhere you may decide to choose from my list of suggestions. This portrait session is designed for you and your pet and how you live and want to enjoy each other and the memories of your time together. So consider these things first.
My favorite time of day for photography sessions are about 2 hours near sunrise and 2 hours near sunset. I would much rather shoot sessions at the bookends of the day.
Where's the face? An empty house. No pitter patter of paws against the hardwood floor running to greet you at the door. No jumping with excitement and a slobbery kiss…