Schedule a Session Time

Sessions are by appointment only and can be scheduled through our website's digital calendar on a first come, first served basis. Deposit is required at time of booking. Session fees and minimum print commitments are automatically calculated in app based on session type.

Clients may reschedule for no additional charge with 72 hours notice by calling 443.604.0711.

Pre-Shoot Phone Consult

We call all portrait clients prior to their session date to walk through shoot details, answer any questions you might have, get a basic feel for your personal style / preference, and really just help ensure everyone is ready for your pup's big day. In preparation for Paper Hat and Composite Pet Portrait sessions, we will also take a moment at this time to walk through through the basic measurements and attributes of your pup (coat, weight, height, collar size, ear type, etc.).

Shoot Day

Pet portrait sessions typically last anywhere between 1.5 - 2 hours in total -- with young puppy and super senior session running a bit shorter to maintain their comfort levels. We typically spend the first 15-30 minutes of this time working with the dog without a camera, building trust and getting to know the dog's specific temperament, behaviors and learned commands. Depending on the nature of the shoot and how long it takes to reset between sets, we make take anywhere from 100 to 300 photos during your session.

If it feels like we're just taking the same shot over and over again, it's because we are.

Whenever possible, we overshoot sessions and with good reason. The fact is, even well trained dogs tend to be fairly unpredictable. So, when you set the bar high with tighter in-camera crops, a narrower depth of field, untethered costumes, and more nuanced lighting -- you're going to miss some shots.

And, we're O.K. with that. We purposefully take an exceptionally high risk / high reward approach to every session, spending the time and frames needed to deliver that one perfect large format print that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.

Photo Processing & Proofing 

For Studio Pet Portrait and Paper Hat Sessions, we will curate the hundreds of captures from your session and select the absolute best dozen or so photos of your dog. These selections will then be edited in Photoshop, processed in preparation for printing, and uploaded to a password protected proof page.

Conceptual Pet Art Commissions work similarly, but rather than producing a selection of proofs, our post production process will be focused on crafting single artist-inspired print-ready composition.

Regardless of the style of pet portrait you choose, our post production and proofing processes typically take roughly a week to complete, occasionally a little longer depending on the time of year and how busy we are. Please note that clients are free to download and share their web-friendly sized watermarked proofs with friends and on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Print Consult

We do not require clients to return to the studio for print consultations. We find holding print consults over the phone encourages transparency, puts less pressure on clients to make an impulse decision, and is generally just easier all around for everyone involved. During your print consult we will discuss what images you prefer, where you are thinking of hanging your prints, and walkthrough your various size and mounting options. These calls typically take around 20 minutes to complete, but that really depends on the client and what questions, if any, that they might have.

Following your print consul we will email an invoice for you to review. When you are ready to move forward with your order, simply follow the online payment instructions and as soon as we receive confirmation of your order, we will set to work manufacturing your prints.

Free Delivery

All listed print prices include standard shipping to the contiguous United States. Unless otherwise requested by a client, we require signature on delivery for all print shipments.