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thizzlepop · 02-05-2012, 04:03 PM

Hey everyone. I want to look into getting some professional pictures done of my Sampson while he's still a puppy!
I was wondering how much this sort of thing costs and how i would go about finding someone who can do them. I'm not rich so hopfully its within budget because it would be super cute to have him on my wall

And if you have had them done, can you post them so i cant take a look? Thanks guys!!

gemy · 02-05-2012, 04:10 PM

Go to showing forum. I have pics posted of a recent photo shoot.

One way is to go to your local petstores, sometimes they have cards or brochures from local photographers.

Most photographers are on the net, so you can google and go to their website and see their work.

Cost varies so much; but you'd probably need at least $200 or so dollars.

snoopymom · 02-06-2012, 08:41 AM

Does anyone know if any cheap photo studios will do dogs? I remember when my kids were little, there were always places that would do a couple of poses in a variety of sizes for under $20. That would be great if they would do dogs.

snoopymom · 02-06-2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gemy

Go to showing forum. I have pics posted of a recent photo shoot.

One way is to go to your local petstores, sometimes they have cards or brochures from local photographers.

Most photographers are on the net, so you can google and go to their website and see their work.

Cost varies so much; but you'd probably need at least $200 or so dollars.

Wow! Those pix are great! Worth $200.

mom of 3 dogs · 02-06-2012, 11:10 AM

i got my Christmas card photos done at The Picture People in the mall. At my picture people they will photograph dogs but only after 5 pm . They do a pretty good job, they have all kinds of props. and if you dont like how it comes out, there's no sitting fee, you dont have to buy anything. there are coupons on the internet you can use. its pretty reasonable. So, check it see if theres a Picture People in your area

southernbelle04 · 02-06-2012, 05:48 PM

I looked into having Katie Scarlett some made by local photographers here in PA and the cheapest sitting fee I found was $250. And that was for only the session, not any pix included in that price. I just couldn't do that right now. I took her Petco when they had pictures and they turned out pretty good. I wish I could find a good place. I asked Sears and the little 'Picture Me' place in Wal Mart and they both said that they do not do pets. I am still on the hunt.

ladyjane · 02-06-2012, 08:32 PM

It is not cheap to hire a professional photographer....but well worth the money if you find a good one!

Mine is Ruth Rose - Dog Photography & Pet Portraiture Specialist She has her prices listed on her website and that might give you an idea of what you would be looking at.

If you cannot afford what an individual photographer charges, then I suggest Picture People .. they are in many malls. I have some friends who use them and they love their pics.

jphotography · 02-06-2012, 11:21 PM

Some puppies are good and will sit still other's you can do just what you want they will not sit still, they are like naughty children in a studio. I have done some for previous people before, but eyesight got bad and I had to give up my studio work. My Yorkies will not sit still for pictures or hats or clothing. If I take my camera out they start running!!!!! hehehe

02-05-2012, 04:03 PM	#1
thizzlepop Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: rancho cordova Posts: 21	Professional Photos? Hey everyone. I want to look into getting some professional pictures done of my Sampson while he's still a puppy! I was wondering how much this sort of thing costs and how i would go about finding someone who can do them. I'm not rich so hopfully its within budget because it would be super cute to have him on my wall And if you have had them done, can you post them so i cant take a look? Thanks guys!!

02-05-2012, 04:10 PM	#2
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Go to showing forum. I have pics posted of a recent photo shoot. One way is to go to your local petstores, sometimes they have cards or brochures from local photographers. Most photographers are on the net, so you can google and go to their website and see their work. Cost varies so much; but you'd probably need at least $200 or so dollars. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

02-06-2012, 08:41 AM	#3
snoopymom I ♥ Snoopy and Sally! Donating YT Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 780	Does anyone know if any cheap photo studios will do dogs? I remember when my kids were little, there were always places that would do a couple of poses in a variety of sizes for under $20. That would be great if they would do dogs. __________________ Snoopy, Sally, and Mommy

02-06-2012, 11:10 AM	#5
mom of 3 dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester, MA USA Posts: 2,750	i got my Christmas card photos done at The Picture People in the mall. At my picture people they will photograph dogs but only after 5 pm . They do a pretty good job, they have all kinds of props. and if you dont like how it comes out, there's no sitting fee, you dont have to buy anything. there are coupons on the internet you can use. its pretty reasonable. So, check it see if theres a Picture People in your area __________________ _______________ Elaine, Peyton, and her 2 chi sisters Minnie and Tootsie

02-06-2012, 05:48 PM	#6
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	I looked into having Katie Scarlett some made by local photographers here in PA and the cheapest sitting fee I found was $250. And that was for only the session, not any pix included in that price. I just couldn't do that right now. I took her Petco when they had pictures and they turned out pretty good. I wish I could find a good place. I asked Sears and the little 'Picture Me' place in Wal Mart and they both said that they do not do pets. I am still on the hunt. __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

02-06-2012, 08:32 PM	#7
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	It is not cheap to hire a professional photographer....but well worth the money if you find a good one! Mine is Ruth Rose - Dog Photography & Pet Portraiture Specialist She has her prices listed on her website and that might give you an idea of what you would be looking at. If you cannot afford what an individual photographer charges, then I suggest Picture People .. they are in many malls. I have some friends who use them and they love their pics. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

02-06-2012, 11:21 PM	#8
jphotography Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: south africa Posts: 27	Some puppies are good and will sit still other's you can do just what you want they will not sit still, they are like naughty children in a studio. I have done some for previous people before, but eyesight got bad and I had to give up my studio work. My Yorkies will not sit still for pictures or hats or clothing. If I take my camera out they start running!!!!! hehehe