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Here’s How

What’s involved in a pet photography session?
Let me walk you through the process of my photography session experience – from the shoot to the final products.
I’ll address some of the questions you might ask yourself before booking and outline the process for you.

Think your dog can’t be photographed?…

Well think again

Firstly let’s address the most common misperception…that my dog isn’t well behaved enough…their too naughty, un-trained and un-responsive.
Well I’ve worked with all different kinds of dogs with different behavioral traits, and while I’m not a dog trainer, I simply read and work to your dog’s comfort level.
Not all dogs are natural posers! And that’s OK. In fact sometimes the best shots can be of your dog simply enjoying themselves and this is also reflective of their personality.
Training is always a bonus but not necessary to get great shots. After all dog’s aren’t models.
Part of the photography session experience is working to your dogs training level and ability and always ensuring their safety!

Before and After

Not every dog is perfectly trained and knows how to sit, stay and pull off that perfect inquisitive head tilt, but this is why you hire a professional right…

Safety is always my utmost concern during a session, so if your dog is not dog friendly or can’t be trusted to come back when called, don’t fret, this doesn’t mean they can’t be photographed! It simply means we keep them on the lead and this is removed later in my post processing.

Digital images will always need some adjusting and tweaking. Every image you receive is re-worked whether this means minor colour and exposure adjustments, to lead removal and more extensive photoshop manipulation.

These examples of before and after images show the images straight out of the camera and finished once all adjustments have been made.

Sessions To Suit

Different Dogs

Choose a session which suits your dogs personality and the type of images you want to capture.
Are they delightful or divine, cheeky or cheerful, precious or playful?

Choose Your Session

I’ve created 2 session options to cater to 2 slightly different photography and personality styles: – Delightful Adventure or Divine Styled.
Divine Styled sessions focus on capturing modern stylish portraits for the prim and proper but these are still fun and natural of course.
Delightful Adventures are for those more adventurous types who like to explore, run, play and swim.
Simply choose the one which best suits you and your dog.
All sessions are shot outdoors – no artificial staging in a stark studio setting.
Every session is different and we always work according to what works for your dogs unique personality.
We shoot in natural late afternoon light – trust me it’s the most flattering!

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Let’s Get Out

On Location

Part of your photography session experience is to determine the most suitable outdoor location for your session.
All bookings get sent a pre-scouted location guide specific to your preferred options with lots of locations and ideas for you to choose from.

Outdoor Adventures

Your dogs behaviour and personality.
The look and feel you want to achieve in your photos
Where you and you dog love to spend an afternoon outdoors and feel most comfortable.
Locations are suggested based on having certain photographic qualities to enhance your photos.
Locations are all dog friendly, some off lead, some on lead locations.
Locations can include parks, beaches, forests, streets, city, rivers, etc.
Typically sessions are covered for up to 1 hr travel time

Labrador Exhibition building Pet Photography Portfolio

View my Portfolio for Inspiration

Light, Camera,

Action!

Having selected your options and booked a date, we go out and create beautiful moments and memories together.
What everyone always tells me that they take away from this experience (your dog included) and what I feel is most important is having FUN in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

Erin King Photographer behind the scenes

What to expect from your photography session

Make sure both you and your dog are looking your best.
Dog’s don’t HAVE to be trained. It’s not always necessary to be able to get great photographs of them.
Sometimes for safety reasons, your dog can remain on lead
Check out some of my before and after photos above
If your dog is super high energy, it’s often a good idea to get some of that energy out prior to the session.
I ask that you bring along any of your dog’s favourite treats and toys that you would normally use with them and know they respond well to.
I will work according to your dogs energy level and personality, never forcing your dog to do anything it’s not comfortable with.
I do ask for your support and co-operation to assist me with commanding your dog, gaining their attention and keeping them focused.

The Mark of a Professional

Being so passionate about pet photography, it makes me very proud to be a Master Photographer and AIPP Accredited Professional.

I’ve gained a Master Photographer status through the number of awards I’ve gained for my pet photography over the last 4 years.

Most recently being named a Finalist for the AIPP Australian Pet/Animal Photographer of the year 2019, as well as being a finalist for the Victorian Pet/Animal Photographer of the year for the last 4 years running.

Check out my awarded images

See Your Images

Come to life

You will get to relive the fun and memories from your session when you see your photos.
Chill out with a coffee and most likely Peanut on your lap, in a relaxed no-salesy viewing session.
Choose your favourites to have made into beautiful products and design your wall art.

Bespoke Product Options

2-4 weeks after your session you attend your purchasing appointment.
Takes place in person at my showroom in Moonee Ponds.
No capped limit to the number of images shown
A range of different product options and packages are available for varying budgets.
All products are on display for you to see, touch and drool over.
Payment plans are available through Payright.

View the Product Range

Whats Been Said About

Working with erin

The best way to get an idea of what a session experience is all about is to check out what others have said about their experience.

“I’ve always wanted to do a photo shoot with my boy Ronny but never knew where to start, so I thought Erin’s rescue book was a great opportunity. Erin was so fantastic throughout the whole experience, she took as long as we needed for the shoot to make sure we got the best photos. She was so patient and friendly with Ronny, you could tell by her interactions with him that she is a massive animal lover. She made sure we got not only great photos but that we got what was important to us. Her experience and knowledge shows in her photos and because of all this we have asked Erin to photograph our Wedding!”

Danika, James & Ronny

“I wanted to create some treasured memories of my one and only fur baby! And I had no idea where to start or what I actually wanted. Erin came highly recommended via a Facebook group, and I am over the moon that we decided to go with Erin! She was so great in sharing ideas and examples of previous work! I loved the urban/city shoots she had done and I knew that was the way to go! Our photos are so unique and nothing we could re-create at home if we tried! Our prints are amazing quality and I cant wait to show them off! We are so in love with them!”

Alex & Frenchie River