Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all! I always bring my own lights, which are incredibly compact and do not distract or intimidate dogs or their humans.
My lights ensure that I achieve the bright and airy look that families that choose to work with me love. Even on the cloudiest or rainiest of London days.
The length of your shoot will generally be the length stated in the package you have booked.
This is a generous time frame, allowing us to take everything slowly, allow for plenty breaks and downtime, so that the whole session feels fun and relaxed - and definitely successful.
I try to ensure that the shoot is as calm and stress-free as possible for both humans and your dog. So there is not much for you to do.
Some light decluttering of the bedroom and living room would be great, as these are the most frequent spaces we take pictures in. It would be great if you could keep the bedside tables clear of objects, as these often appear in your pictures as a nice finished look of your bedroom.
Some fresh flowers are a great touch, but do not worry if you don't have any at home.
The size of the room is one of the most common concerns families share during our initial phone chat.
I have yet to work in a space that was not suitable and doesn't produce great pictures. Sometimes smaller spaces are actually easier to work in, so you will be surprised! I have been to hundreds of homes and always created great pictures.
Upon arrival, I will ask you to show me around your home so we can choose the best spaces in terms of light and style (most often the bedroom, living room and sometimes in the kitchen).
In the lead up to our shoot I will share with you my "What to wear" guide with inspiration of what looks good in pictures. Feel free to also explore my Instagram @pawandkin_photography for ideas of what other families have opted for and see whether these match your style and preference.
I am also happy to chat over the phone and help you pick specific pieces from your wardrobe.
Not at all. All the pictures that you will receive as part of your package are professionally retouched by me. I retouch by hand and do not work with filters or presets.
An unretouched picture is an unfinished product, so I will never deliver an unretouched picture as part of your package.
To book your shoot, I ask for a £150 non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. The remainder of the package sum is due 5 working days before the shoot.