Britain is known to be a nation of animal lovers and London, in particular, is considered one of the most dog-friendly cities in the world, ranking first in Europe. And whoever said London is one of the loneliest cities in the world, clearly wasn’t sharing life in the British capital with a dog.
From handmade collars and designer beds to organic food, afternoon teas and pet spas, there isn’t much Londoners wouldn’t do for their dogs. However, most dog parents can be reluctant when it comes to hiring a professional photographer to take pictures of their pup. Which is understandable: why would they pay an expensive fee to a stranger for a service that would not add to the quality of their dog’s life?
And for those who eventually decide to go for it, the fact that London is home to a great variety of amazing dog photographers, whose style, product offerings, and prices are all so diverse, can lead to a choice overload. If you are one of those London dog parents who have been considering celebrating their life companion by hiring a professional dog photographer, but cannot make up their mind about it, here are 7 reasons why you should not wait any longer to book your pup in for a session today. Who knows? I might even convince those of you who never thought about it!
1. Time flies by
The time with our pups is limited, we know this too well. And in a fast-paced city like London, time goes by even faster.
We are all so busy running around and trying to keep on top of everything, that we don’t realise how quickly our puppies are growing or our dogs are ageing.
Moreover, chances are most of us will leave the British capital at some point to look for better job opportunities, larger homes or a slower pace of life. Just like that, our London life will become a thing of the past, and what better than pictures to cherish those moments?
Phone pictures are perfect to collect snap-shots of those little special moments, days in life and travel memories, but when we finally stop to look back at our life in the city with our pup, a beautifully printed professional image will become so valuable and you won’t be able to put it away!
Professional dog portraits can immortalise your dogs at their best, capturing the fine details and their unique personality in a few, stunning photographs that will follow you wherever you go.
They can be printed, framed, or kept in a beautifully printed album as an everlasting memory of your life companion and the life you both shared in London.
2. it's an investment
But you know what? It can only take one session for a dog photographer to create a gorgeous series of portraits of your pup. Chances are you are only going to hire a professional pet photographer once during your dog’s life! The gorgeous images resulting from that single hour could be the only high-quality photographs you will ever have of your life companion. They will be yours to keep and cherish for a lifetime, and their value will always increase over time. Doesn’t this make a professional dog photography session one of the safest investments you will ever make?
3. personalised art for your home
That special portrait of your dog can make an amazing piece of personalised wall decor.
When hiring a professional dog photographer, you are not only paying for someone with a good camera and great technical skills. You are commissioning a custom portrait of your pet to an artist with a clear and distinct artistic vision, so make sure you choose your photographer carefully!
Your pet photographer can create unique portraits that you can proudly display in your London home. Whether as a single large artwork or as part of a gallery wall, your pup will become the focal point of the room, adding a special touch to your interior decor.
Here’s a tip: always think about your wall art when picking a location. Imagine how stunning that large piece would look if your pup was standing in front of a London landmark, or in a place that has a special meaning to you.
4. capture that special bond
Hiring a dog photographer can be the perfect chance to finally have some high-quality photographs taken of the two of you together and capture that special bond you have forged.
Being on the other side of the camera can sometimes be intimidating, but once you start interacting with your dog as you do every day, I can guarantee you will barely notice that person with the camera over there. No need to do anything special, just the natural everyday connections that make your relationship so special.
5. professional advice
Let’s be honest here: most pictures of our dogs are in a random collection on our phones. And we often end up looking at them only a couple of times before we soon forget they are even there.
The job of a professional dog photographer doesn’t stop at taking high-quality images of your pup. You will have the chance to talk to a like-minded person who has decided to dedicate their lives to dogs, and they will guide you through the whole process offering you professional advice at every step.
From the initial planning and location choice, all the way to the image and wall art selection, they will assist you in all aspects of the shooting to ensure you get a beautiful series of images and know exactly what to do with them.
They will have access to professional photo labs that can produce highly customisable artworks tailored to your needs, and work with you to create beautiful artworks without overwhelming you with choices.
Remember they have a lot of experience and are putting all that knowledge at your disposal! No rash decisions, no compromise on quality.
6. celebrate a special family member
Our dogs are treasured family members. Sometimes they are the only family we have in the capital. And they deserve to be treated and celebrated as such.
For many Londoners, commissioning a dog portrait by a professional photographer is a great way of showing their love for their pup to anyone who visits them. That special portrait will also be one of the first things you see when waking up in the morning and when going back home after a long day at work. It will remind you how lucky you are and how unique your relationship with your dog is, whether in the present or past.
7. it's fun!
Professional dog photographers have had professional training, and most of them are experts in dog behaviour. They spend time with new dogs every day, and they will know how to deal with your pup to ensure everyone is relaxed and safe. They would never put your dog in danger or stressful situations just for the sake of a nice shot. You would be surprised to see how easy and amusing it can be for the both of you, just like most of the new adventures you live together.
The whole photo session experience is, in fact, so much fun! And if any of the reasons above did not convince you, this one alone should do the trick.
