sessions
MORE THAN JUST A PET PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION
I love making your photography experience fun, simple, easy and stress free. So that you can actually enjoy the process.
- I curate a personal selection of the BEST photos so you don't have to sift through hundreds of options.
- Complimentary ordering session so you can choose the images you love the most to have printed.
- Images that are fully edited with care.
- Software that helps you envision what your images will look like on your walls or in a custom-designed album so you can more easily decide which products are best for you.
- The convenience of ready to hang wall art that has been professionally printed and finished so you don't have to worry about print quality, how to size, and where to have it framed. You are getting the highest print quality. Kathy wants you to gush over your artwork instead of feeling frustrated because it came out looking awful.
- Because I am an animal communicator, you can rest easy knowing that I understand your animal resulting in a smoother and easier session.
learn more about my animal communication services
Session Fee Starting at $100
Wall art, prints, and digitals are purchased separately. Minimum order is $395 with most people spending between $550 & $1,000 total including session and products. Payment plans available. Please inquire.
Pre-Session Consultation
SLIDE-SHOW & Ordering SESSION (EVERYONE'S FAVORITE!)
40-60 minute PORTRAIT SESSION
We plan your session, including location, what to wear and what your goals are.
Either at my professional studio, an outdoor location, or at your home
You will view the best of the best images from your session and choose your favorites.
PET PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
What's Included:
work with me
Carol G.
From the first consultation where she made sure she understood what we wanted to helping us with clothing choices to the actual session, the experience was fantastic. She made sure everything met our needs! We LOVE our framed wall collage. Every time I walk by it, I remember the magical day! We highly recommend Kathy!"
"The quality of Kathy's work and the EASE of the process was amazing!"
Step 1: Consultation
Step 2: Confirm
step 3: Session Prep
Step 4: Your Session day!
Pre-session consultation call to make sure we are a good fit and then plan your session.
Confirm the session date and time. Once you are officially on my books, I will send you a contract to sign and an invoice for the session fee.
I will email you a welcome guide and session prep information for you to review to help you prepare your pet for the session.
We'll meet at the agreed upon time, date and location and I'll make sure your time is fun, stress-free, and a memory you'll look back on and smile. I will guide you and your fur baby to capture authetnic moments.
my process
Step 5: ordering session
Approximately two weeks after your session, we will meet again for your ordering session where you choose your favorites and select the wall art and products for your home. I want you to love your artwork every time you walk through the door.
Step 6: Order's ready!
Approximately three weeks after your viewing session your order will be ready. Enjoy your new framed wall art, canvas, prints and digitals!
FAQ
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A SESSION?
My goal is to give you a variety of images. I make lots of noises, use treats & squeaky toys to grab your pet’s attention. It’s fun and you may be quite amused by the process. I usually have an assistant help me with the session and sometimes I may ask you to give your pet commands, treats or throw toys. It usually takes a few tries so patience will be required – but it will be loads of fun!
can we be in the photos?
Yes! You are the most important part of your pet’s life and I encourage you to be in a few of the shots. I make sure to leave time at the end of the session for some magical moments of you together. The images that show your connection and bond are often the favorite images from the entire session.
what if my dog doesn't know commands?
can my dog be on a lead?
Training is helpful but it is not a requirement. Most of the dogs I work with are not well-trained. Pet photography takes a lot of patience and your pet may not get it the first few times. It's ok and very normal.
Yes. It’s very common for me to do an entire outdoor session with dogs on a lead. I will direct the session so that the lead is hidden wherever possible. Most of the time it can be removed during the post production editing process.
what if it rains?
How much do people spend?
If your session is scheduled outdoors, I always plan for a rain back up date, just in case.
Most clients will spend between $550 – $1000 (including session and products). I want clients come away from their session with beautiful high-quality, archival artwork that they gush over every time they walk through the door.
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Minneapolis & Savage MN Modern Pet Photographer
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