I have recently run a pet portrait offer and am blown away on the take up. The number of pet owners out there who love their pets just as much as their own kids, and if not more! Some of these pets have been a part of the family for many, many years, and the love and bond is still going strong, it really is amazing to see. It is also great fun when puppies come in and all they want to do is play and have fun, not time for posing or sitting still.
I have had various dogs come in to have their portrait taken and what great fun it is. This is a good time for the pet and the owner to bond, and get those puppy lessons back in action. I do warn the owner that they will have their work cut out for them during the session but the results are all worth it.
All pet portraits I have done have been in studio and it has been fun, making every noise I can possible to get the dogs attention. Not to forget when I had an old dog come in which was deaf and his eyes site going, that was a challenge to get his attention but it all paid off in the end. It sure has been great fun taking pet portraits and something I will keep doing.
I do look forward to shooting other animals in the near future also, just have to see if they fit through the door.
