How to Prep Your Pooch for her Close-Up!
5 Ways to Put Your Best Paw Forward
While it might seem like your pet can roll out of her bed and stroll in for her portraits session, there are a few more steps to ensure that she looks and feels her best. Luckily, most pets can get ready faster and easier than their humans!
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1. EYE-BOOGIES BE GONE
Paws-down, thee FASTEST way to get your pet camera ready is remove those blasted eye-boogies! Only takes a couple moments to remove and she’ll thank you for boosting her on-camera confidence!
2. A TRIP TO THE SPA
This one is completely up to your preference. If you love how your pet looks when she’s scruffy, keep her that way! If you’d rather capture her sweet face after a trip to the salon, schedule a grooming appointment for her just before the appointment.
“How in advance should I book the grooming appointment?”
We feel that similar to humans, you can tell when someone just got a haircut. We recommend giving your pup a couple of days after a visit to the salon to let the “freshly cut” look wear just a bit. That said, a pup made to stay clean is often hard to keep clean! Use your best judgment because you know your pet better than anyone!
3. BRUSH IT OUT
Give your pet a good brushing before her session. It helps keep her looking polished and removes any tangles in her fur that could be distracting on camera. Some pets with dry skin may not benefit as much from a brushing right before their session and some of that dander could show up in her photos. You know your pet best and use your best judgement.
4. A POTTY BREAK IS A MUST
It’s easy to forget such a simple step, but when duty calls, “doody” calls! Make sure your pet relieves herself before our session ensures we use every minute on set capturing stunning images and not cleaning up messes.
Of course, we do build in extra time in case your pet needs a quick break. We all get nervous in front of the camera!
5. GET SOME EXERCISE
Being in a photo studio can be a lot to handle for some pets. New smells, sounds, and textures, paired with flashing lights can create the perfect storm for major excitement! We always recommend getting some exercise in before your session to get out all the nervous energy and prevent any in-studio zoomies!
Crunched for time? Park a few extra blocks away from the studio and you can get the exercise in on your way to the Studio!
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Still have a question about prepping for your pet’s photo session? Every pet is different and prepping for a photo session looks different for everyone! Click the button below to email your question!
