Pet photography is such a specialized niche. Over the last decade I’ve been taking photos in Vancouver, BC and have ended up specializing in dogs, cats and their relationships with their humans. I’ve found that professional photographers who are not “dog people” can take amazing photos of dogs but the eyes look “dead” and their spirit doesn’t come through. Not everyone is up for following pets on the ground, getting jumped on, and trying over and over for the shot. I absolutely love animals and the time it takes to capture an animal’s soul
When I start a session, I like to take my time to meet the pet and get them used to the camera. We then work on a stay with a crouching human and give away handfuls of treats! Dogs that have come back to me for sessions over the years knows me as the treat lady and love photographs. There’s also lots of patience and time given for romp and zoomies, for a dog be a dog and sniff or a cat to hide under a bush.
If you’re in the Sea to Sky area or Greater Vancouve area (I’m based out of Squamish and happy to travel), I would love to photograph your pets and family. Send me a message and lets have a chat! I’d be more than happy to work with you to create a specific vision or roll in the dirt and capture images of your pet in action! In addition, I take family photos as well so come and create memories with me.
