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Hello Hound
EXPERIENCE + PRICING
Here at Hello Hound our goal is not only to capture your dog the way you know them, but to ensure that you and your dog have a comfortable and enjoyable evening. Sessions are not timed and we progress through at your dog’s pace. This allows them time to decompress, get acquainted with myself, and permits them to have any over all great time. After all, they don’t know that their evening adventure is to get their portrait taken.
Steps to your session
Step 1: Choose your date
Review the packages below and select your session date
Step 2: Complete your questionnaire
Let’s get to know each other! Once you have selected your date, you will be sent a questionnaire via email. Here is where you will tell me all about your amazing dog and your vision for your session.
Step 3: Picture Day!
Your date arrives and it’s the big day! We will meet at your selected location and create your favorite portraits.
Step 4: Make your selections
Now for the hard part! Shortly after your session you will receive a lightly edited gallery of portraits to choose from. Once you have decided on your selections, your images will get some extra love and attention prior to their final delivery.
PRICING
Standard Package
$750
On location portrait experience designed to capture your dog and family for beautiful artwork in your home. Includes up to 1 hour of travel from Clearwater, Florida, planning guide, artwork design, and a $600 print credit.
All dogs and their humans are welcome
All that and More Package
$3600
All of the best parts of the Standard Package PLUS a location up to 4 hours from Clearwater, FL.
Ideal for extended family sessions, multiple locations, or those not located close to the Tampa Bay Area but still want the Hello Hound experience.
This session includes a large album ($750 value) and a $1200 print credit
What your dog can expect
01.
Your dog is a unique individual & I am a stranger to them
While by the time it is your session date, you and I have had many conversations and are familiar with each other, your dog will not be familiar with me. Don't worry though, we will be good friends by the end of the session! All sessions start with a short walk; this allows your dog to decompress and to get comfortable with me being in theirs and your space. I also take this time to show your dog the camera, for a lot of dogs this is the first time they have in contact with one and may be unsure initially.
02.
The first interaction
Once your dog has had the chance to decompress, get familiar with the location, and they are comfortable with me, we can start taking their portraits! I always like to start with the "formal" portraits first. This allows me to capture the images and poses before they get too excited or dirty. This includes posed portraits with you and your family that are frame worthy for the grand parents.
03.
It's Play Time!
After your formal portraits, it is time to loosen up and have some fun! These are the images that will capture your dog's full bodied personality. This will have them running around, jumping, playing, and over all enjoying their outing. This also allows them to decompress if needed.
04.
Go with the flow
It is ok if your dog seems to be "misbehaving" during their session. They may not be listening as well as they do at home. I promise they are not misbehaving or being "bad", the location is most likely new to them and new environments are exciting for dogs. Your dog is the leader of the session and we are going to follow their lead on where to go and when to stop. Dogs are never forced to do anything that may cause them to become stressed, this includes sitting for a portrait. I promise you will still get portraits you love.
05.
Your dog will be tired
At the end of your session, your dog is going to be exhausted! They will be worked mentally and physically during our time together. Portrait sessions on average run about 45 minutes to an hour and the entire time your dog is going to be engaged.