My First Paid Pet Portrait Shoot!

[Photography Group]

Here are just a few of my first paid job! Maverick-the lab is getting older and Megan wanted photos of him. Both dogs make me appreciate mine though lol, as neither knew even sit or stay! So to say the shoot was challenging would be an understatement! But it was fun and I have one under my belt now! Let me know what could better for next time!

UPDATE-

She purchased four photos (but I gave her all of them because Maverick is old and these will be all she has of him) so I have actually  made my first real money from photography! Woo-Hoo!

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[Camilla and Darwin]

Given the circumstances I think you did amazing! It's weird, but something that has also worked for me is bring a chip bag (like a small bag of lays or doritos) and crinkling the bag before snapping the picture. Maybe a "bag of tricks" would be useful, with things that make weird noises, are bright, colorful, etc. 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I have a harmonica :)

[Lauria Orr]

I think these are just beautiful! I love each one of them. I wish you could take photos of my Doodles with my husband and me!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

These photos are so clear and sharp, and natural.  I can't believe she is disappointed!  I think the one of the little guy in the chair is fabulous and the last one of the lab licking her shows both of their faces and is priceless!!!!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

I know zip about photography and lurk here to get tips.  But I love these photos, especially the one of the lab on his back and his tongue hanging out.  I think you captured the love in all of them and what could be more important?

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

And catching the natural happenings in that perfect moment is way harder than people realize.  When her old lab passes, she will treasure these photos over any posed ones of him.

[Camilla and Darwin]

I agree.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

But you will feel good about it!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

I think you did such a great job!  Thanks for all the tips to get a dog to cooperate, too! 

[Pat and Traveler]

Awesome job, Sandy!  What a thrill to have such great photos, and a paid gig too!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Sandy ~ congratulations!  Wow, I think these are all fantastic!  I really like the fact they are not posed. 

[Kyoko]

They are so beautiful... Congrats on your wonderful job.