What kind of photos do you take?
I shoot documentary style photos of your pets and animals. This is generally a natural look, using available light and/or on-camera flash. This would include posed photos and candids. My goal is to capture your pets or animals as they normally are, and their relationship with you.

How is this different from the ‘pet store photos?’
The pet store photos are a great deal for the money. They use a basic studio-set up, usually with a dark cloth background and two lights. I take custom photos. I look at each situation individually, and create my images based on the environment and the subjects. 

Where do we take the photos?
I come out to your home, or we go on location. A backyard or a favorite place you go with your pet works well. For most cats, birds and other small animals, I recommend that we photograph them in their own surroundings.  

How much do you charge?
Session fees are $200, which includes two hours with you and/or your pet. You purchase as many or as few prints as you like. Or you can order one of three packages, starting at $325, which includes an assortment of prints. Please see the pricing page for more details. 

What about reprints?
Additional reprints and enlargements can be purchased anytime. Prices include cropping, color correction if needed, and minor retouching.

How many photos do you take in a typical session?
Generally about 200-300, depending on your pet. Often we get some great images right in the beginning, and sometimes it will take longer. As long as your pet is cooperative and attentive,
I will continue to take as many photos as possible

Can the owners be in the photos?
Absolutely!  We will take a series of individual photos of your pet alone, and then according to what you would like, you may include any member(s) of your family as well.

Do you shoot digital or film?
I’ve been using digital equipment almost exclusively for at least four years now. The technology was relatively new when I bought my first digital camera, and the quality of digital imaging has improved tremendously since then. In my opinion, it now rivals that of film.

Isn’t digital less expensive than film?
Not necessarily. Obviously you’ll save money on the price of the film itself, but it costs the same to make prints from digital files as it does from negatives or slides. The digital workflow is actually more labor intensive, but I feel the trade off is worth it because I have more control over the entire process from start to finish.

Then which is better?
Professional photographers get excellent results from both film and digital. Most people can’t
tell the difference. Either way, I’ll spend considerable time and effort on every photo session,
and in post-production to make sure that the images are the best they can possibly be.