Booking your photoshoot with JM Photography

This month in the blog circle we are looking at the process of booking and having a photoshoot all the way through to the art being on your wall.

This week I talk initial consultation.

booking your photoshoot

Making an enquiry before booking your photoshoot

The majority of my enquiries come through my website contact form and then flying in to my inbox where I can reply to you. This is why it is super important to enter your details correctly so I can get back to you.

I will go through your requirements for the photoshoot and what you are looking to achieve from it. For example, do you want a studio session with staged photographs or a session in the local park or even some action shots of your dog having fun with his or her favourite activity.

Based on your requirements I will then suggest the photoshoot package that I think best suits you and your dog. I can also add things to my packages based on your personal needs so you get a bespoke service.

initial consultation for your photoshoot

Once you have decided what you would like and where I will send an invoice for the cost of the shoot, which I ask is paid prior to the day. If for any reason you need to cancel the photoshoot I ask for at lest 48 hours notice. If a shoot is cancelled after this time you will only get a 50% refund.

Right so we now have a date in the diary and we are excited to get some awesome shots of your dog. Depending on the location requested for the shoot, I will usually go and scope it out if it is somewhere that I am not familiar with so I can plan the shots I want and where. This scoping will usually be done at a similar time of day to the shoot so I can also check what the lighting is like. Of course with my studio I don’t have to do any of this as it is the same everyday.

I will also talk to you about your dog/dogs. What do they like dislike? This is important so I can start to think about how I will get the most out of your dog during the shoot. For example I usually make lots of odd noises to get the dogs to look at me, but some dogs may be noise sensitive and not like this so it is important to know as the last thing I want to do is scare your friend.

pet photoshoot booking

The day of the photoshoot

This is the morning I wake up with my fingers crossed if it is an outside shoot as the weather sometimes lets us down. Unfortunately as much as I would like to, I don’t do shoots in the rain as my equipment doesn’t like it. If on the morning of the photoshoot it is raining I will contact you and offer a studio session or rebook for later in the day or another day.

Next week I will talk about what happens on your special shoot

Around the circle

Next up in the circle is Linda Perdue from VP Shoots Photography.

Linda Perdue of VP Shoots Photography, in Tampa, explains what to expect when you ask about a photography session for your pet (and maybe your family too!)

Get in touch today to start booking your pet photoshoot today

8 Replies to “Booking your photoshoot with JM Photography”

  1. Thanks for mentioning that some dogs can be noise sensitive while you’re creating their custom pet portrait sessions. Bella is the complete opposite: noise agnostic. My photographer had a bunch of fun trying to get her to look at him a few weeks ago! It was hilarious.

  2. Great explanation of the payment and refund policy since they are all different across the board. Love that you bring up “noise sensitivity”. The image of the 4 dogs is perfect!

  3. I always ask a pet owner to bring a favorite toy. I will use this in place of noise if a dog is noise sensitive. I own one noise sensitive dog, and I know this can unravel her and the photo session. Thanks for mentioning this important point!

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