WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL PET PHOTOGRAPHER?

Your pets are more than just animals; they’re your family. You celebrate their birthdays (I’ve photographed my fair share of doggy cake smash sessions to prove it!), they go on holiday with you, you wrap up their Christmas presents, they share every single part of your life. So, when it comes to capturing their precious moments, why settle for anything less than the best? This is where a professional pet photographer comes in.

Expertise

As a professional pet photographer for over 13 years, I know my niche inside out and have a unique ability, and many tricks up my sleeve, to capture the true essence of your pet. The last 13 years have taught me so many things, but one of the most important is how to get the most out of your pet’s personality and make sure that it shines through in the images.

That’s why hiring a specialist is so important, especially when it comes to your pets. Having an understanding of dogs, how they behave, how they communicate etc is so important when photographing them, not only to create beautiful images, but also to make sure that they are happy and comfortable with the whole experience.

working cocker spaniel photographed by a professional pet photographer sitting amongst green ferns looking straight up at the camera

A professional pet photographer has specific skills & equipment

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with filling the camera roll on your phone with photos of your pets – heck, I have over 3,000 iphone photos of Dexter – but, there is something special about handing the reins over to a professional who has learned and honed their skills and techniques, and uses equipment that is built for the task.

Professional pet photographers have spent years learning and understanding lighting, composition, posing, camera technique, dog handling etc, and it shows in the results – not only in the artistic style of the photo, but in the image quality too.

There are also certain photos that can only really be captured perfectly by a professional who is using equipment that is made for the job. Take action photographs for example, it’d be nigh on impossible to capture these images with an iphone.

border collie photographed by a professional pet photographer running through water straight towards the camera

Artistic Vision

Photography is an artform, and all pet photographers will have their own unique style, not just in how they take the photograph (for example, a documentary style), but also in how they edit the final images.

When you hire a professional pet photographer, you’re in essence investing in their unique style and vision, so it’s good to make sure that you like their particular style before you invest.

Black and white photograph of a Samoyed photographed by a professional pet photographer on cliffs at the sea in South Wales

silhouetted border collie in stalk mode photographed by a professional pet photographer on the beach in Swansea South Wales

A Unique and Joyful Experience

A photography session with a professional pet photographer is so much more than the photos at the end. I know the final images are the most important part, but what you also get from hiring a professional is the experience.

A session with me is fully interactive – you’ll be involved from start to finish in creating, and also featuring in, beautiful images of your pets. And the memory of the experience should last a lifetime. My aim is that every time you look at the photographs we took together, you’ll be magically transported back to the day and remember the fun you and your pet had together.

Two cockerpoos looking up towards their owners photographed by a professional pet photographer in a photography studio on a blue background

red setter with her owner in the woods in Gower, Swansea at sunset photographed by a professional pet photographer

Elevating Your Home Decor

If you’ve hung around my website or socials for any length of time, you’ll know that I love printed artwork. And luckily, my clients do too.

If your dog is the centre of your world, then bespoke, custom made artwork of them on your walls is what you need!

And the joy of hiring a professional pet photographer is that not only will you have beautiful images of your pet (edited with the smallest detail in mind), but they will also be able to provide you with printed products that you aren’t likely to get anywhere else.

I work with a number of photo labs that only work with professional photographers; they create hand crafted products to the highest quality. And once they’re hung up on your wall, they become absolute show stoppers and conversation starters to anyone visiting your home.

photograph of a framed acrylic print of a chihuahua against a plain white wall with a potted fern and cacti

So, why hire a professional pet photographer?

Ultimately, a professional pet photography session is an experience; a celebration of the bond between you and your pet and the hugely important part they play in your life.

It’s about capturing the joy, the quirks, and the unconditional love in stunning imagery that you couldn’t capture on your phone camera. But this investment also goes beyond the photographs; it creates memories you’ll treasure and a legacy for your pet.

Are you ready to experience the magic? Get in touch to start planning your pet’s unforgettable photography session!