Pets in the Family

Pet photography is a heartfelt way to capture the joy, connection, and personality you share with your furry (or feathery, or scaly) family members. It’s about spontaneity, presence, and stepping beyond the ordinary — creating images that feel joyful, sincere, and unmistakably your pet and you. Every session is shaped around you and your companion, with no fixed formula and no expectations.

Whether playful and candid, softly styled, or simply celebrating a pet’s personality, the focus remains the same: creating portraits that reflect the bond you share. These images are as much about their spirit in the moment as they are about how they look — joyful, free, and full of life. They are photographs that feel timeless today and treasured for years to come.

This experience is for anyone who simply wants to pause and be seen — whether it’s your pet alone, or you two together, living your daily happiness. A chance to step out of routine, savor the moment, and create something personal — images that quietly hold who you both are right now.

When Your Session Begins

Before the first photograph is taken, we begin with a relaxed conversation. We can meet in person over coffee or a video call — whichever feels right for you. It’s a chance to get to know each other, talk about your pet’s personality, your favorite activities, and the style or mood you’d like to see in your portraits. We might discuss locations, props, lighting — or simply how you envision the session feeling.

From there, the session is shaped around what’s natural for you and your pet. We guide wardrobe, movements, and settings so that every detail feels authentic and joyful. There’s no preset formula, no rush — just a gentle flow that allows both you and your pet to be yourselves.

The Heart of Your Session

There are no expectations, no rushing, and no pressure—just gentle guidance that lets you and your pet be fully yourselves. You won’t be left wondering what to do, and we’ll never push you or your pet into stiff or unnatural poses. Instead, we’ll find those spontaneous movements, playful expressions, and relaxed positions that reflect your bond. The focus is on you both—your joy, your connection, and the story you share—capturing genuine moments that feel natural, warm, and beautifully composed. Everything flows at a relaxed pace so you can savor the process and enjoy every moment in front of the camera—together.

Where It All Comes Together

As the photography portion gently winds down, we take some time — often the very same day, when possible — to sit together and view a carefully pre-curated selection of your images. There is no pressure to choose immediately; this first viewing is simply an opportunity to see yourself from a fresh perspective and notice what resonates most.

Your private online gallery will then be available for you to revisit in your own time, reflect, and make your selections whenever it feels right. And if you already know your favourites during our viewing, you are welcome to choose them on the spot.

Final edited photographs are typically delivered within about a week, leaving you with images that feel refined, personal, and genuinely yours — photographs that hold not only how you looked, but the moment you lived in.

Pets in the Family Photography Pricing Guide

• Session Price: £140 per hour

  • Includes 5 professionally edited digital images per hour.

  • Additional images can be purchased at £4.95 each.

  • The session is billed by the hour, so you can add extra time if desired.

• Deliverables:

  • All images are digital. Prints are available for an additional fee.

• Travel Costs:

  • Travel beyond a 20-mile radius will incur extra fees, based on distance.

Whether your pet is at home, on a walk, or part of a family moment, this session celebrates their joy and connection—so you have playful, heartfelt images you’ll cherish as part of your family story.