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CHOOSING YOUR SESSION<br />
There is no greater bond than the relationship between human and dog. Your relationship, and<br />
story matters to me, and it’s a very special undertaking capturing that bond. It’s important to put<br />
into images, whether your love story is just starting with a new puppy, maybe your story involved<br />
a heroic rescue, or perhaps you’ve just many a story to tell with your old friend.<br />
PRIVATE COMMISSIONS<br />
Every picture we create tells a story, so why not spend our time together capturing your special<br />
story. Will you choose your favourite dog walk? Perhaps some beautiful images of your dog at<br />
your home? The choice is yours, together we will plan the session, locations, your clothing, and<br />
styles to create something totally unique to you and your pets.<br />
LOCATION DAY SESSIONS<br />
Struggling for ideas? The Location Day sessions are hosted at my favorite locations across<br />
Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent and London. From stunning landscapes to secret forests,<br />
heather-filled heathlands and beautiful meadows, I know all the best places to create the perfect<br />
image, together we can go and explore. A selected number of locations and sessions are<br />
available each month.<br />
STUDIO SESSIONS<br />
From nervous newborn pup, nervous hound, to precious old-timer, our studio sessions are<br />
perfect for dogs that might not enjoy our outdoor sessions quite as much. Our rural studio close<br />
to the M3 has easy parking and secluded outdoor locations close-by, offering the best of both<br />
worlds. You can also see all of our stunning products during your session.
PREPARING FOR YOUR SESSION<br />
There are a few simple things you can do to help both you and your<br />
pet have a fun and playful session. Here’s some great tips for<br />
getting your dog into the right state of mind for the session:<br />
PRACTICE COMMAND & TRICKS<br />
Brush up on any commands your pet knows. Whilst it’s not<br />
essential for your dog to be perfectly trained, a good ‘sit’, ‘stay’<br />
and ‘down’ can be really helpful especially if we are off lead.<br />
HEAD TO THE GROOMERS<br />
If you have a breed that needs regular trips to the groomers, book<br />
your session the day before, or the morning of your session.<br />
Bath-time tends to lead to shedding hair, so you’ll want to brush<br />
your dog just before our session to remove any stray hairs.<br />
Give your pet’s nails a trim to the proper length a few days before<br />
the shoot, as if they are overgrown, they can be really noticeable.<br />
If you’ve taught any special tricks, give them a good practice<br />
beforehand so they are fresh in the mind of your pet.<br />
GET SOME EXERCISE<br />
It’s really important to give your dog some good excerise before the<br />
session, with a quick walk. Please dont wear them out, but a brief<br />
walk can prevent the dog from bouncing off the walls with<br />
excitement. It helps avoid any little accidents in the studio too.<br />
GETTING YOURSELF READY<br />
Animals are super clever. They can read our emotions, our<br />
demeanour and our attitude. My whole attitude to the shoot is that<br />
it’s just a walk in the park, so please dont get upset or worry if<br />
things aren’t going to plan. Go with the flow, and your pets will too.<br />
Things to remember<br />
Practice your commands and tricks in advance<br />
Head to the Groomers in good time<br />
Exercise your pets before the session<br />
Allow yourself plenty of time for travel
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES<br />
Most people dont enjoy being photographed, but I can assure you<br />
that the most precious images in years to come, are those of us and<br />
our loved ones. We’ll make it lighthearted and fun, I promise.<br />
DRESS FOR THE OCCASSION<br />
Whether we are outdoors, or in the studio, we want the focus to be<br />
on our pets, so choosing a colour pallete that’s neutral and darker<br />
shades will help keep the attention on your pets.<br />
Dress up a bit, it’s a special occasion, but remember you are likely<br />
to be sat on the grass, or on a log. Something timeless, classic and<br />
flattering is perfect.<br />
Remember shell suits? Who would want a picture of themselves in<br />
a fluorescent pink shell suit on the wall. Avoid white and bright<br />
colours, loud patterns or clothing that has large logos.<br />
BE LIKE AN ONION, HAVE LAYERS.<br />
Layering different colours and textures looks great in photographs.<br />
Browns, blacks and greys are classic and help keep the focus on your<br />
pets. Bold colours can also be fun when used as accessories, but<br />
avoid super bright outfits.<br />
For groups of people, consider tones and colours that complement,<br />
but avoid everyone matching - ie. dont have everyone wear black<br />
t-shirts, and blue jeans. Find things in your wardrobe to compliment.<br />
Things to remember<br />
Avoid fabrics that attract dog hair<br />
TIPS FOR THE LADIES<br />
Low cut tops and dresses can lead to embarassing wardrobe<br />
malfunctions! Remember, we will be moving around with your pets<br />
and you will be leaning down to their level. If you do wear a skirt,<br />
consider wearing leggings underneath.<br />
Wear seasonal colours<br />
Avoid bright patterns or big logos<br />
Ask for help, if you arent sure what to wear
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
My love-story with dogs started at 6-months old with a Heinz-57, whippet cross<br />
something-or-other, called Charlie. He’d been rescued from a lady in the village where<br />
I grew up, a constant in my life until my teens. Slowly as I grew fonder, he grew older.<br />
Having grown up around my Grandparents farm, in a small rural community in Kent, my<br />
relationship with animals has always been strong. Like many people I ended up working in<br />
London before coming back to my roots.<br />
Fast forward through life, you quickly come to realise, life has always been better when there<br />
is a dog in your life. Countless rescue and adopted dogs have sadly come and gone and all<br />
that has been left is photographs. And then the penny dropped.<br />
Life can be pretty cruel at times, and when tough times hit in 2016, my faithful hound<br />
pictured above, Harry, was there to keep me going. Together we built a new career around<br />
dog photography, capturing that special bond between man and dog. Sadly, Harry left us<br />
suddenly in 2018 and our journey together became all the more special.<br />
If you see us at an event, you will be able to see the beautiful products that capture his<br />
memory. Today, I have the privelige of capturing those special memories for other pet owners.<br />
That fresh start has led to many new adventures, including winning Kennel Club Dog<br />
Photographer of the Year, public speaking engagements and most importantly, our new<br />
sighthound puppy, a Lurcher called Phoenix.<br />
Jamie Morgan LMPA LSWPP QGPP<br />
MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
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