When you hire a photographer, more often than not, it is for a planned event. An event with a date written on your calendar like a birthday, wedding, and even newborn photos. All of these sessions have a very specific duration of time for photos to be captured. However, when it comes to photographing our pets, we often think, "I'll book that next week or next month. Maybe within the next year." Then, the next thing you know, your best friend's muzzle has turned grey. They are moving at a slower pace. Or something worse is going on with their body. Sometimes we do not think to capture our four-legged best friends until we have received the worst news from the vet.
When our dogs are young puppies, they are full of life and so wild. They may not have their manners, such as sit or stay, down yet, but photos will capture that moment in time when they were our cute little monsters. The monsters who ate our shoes and hid our socks. When our pets are a few years old, they are more relaxed, calm, and willing to sit still as long as you keep those treats coming. When our dogs hit their senior years, they have a harder time getting around like they used to, but they are usually so calm and just want to be loved on. All of these stages of a dog's and a cat's life come together seamlessly, from one to another, without much thought. Our pets are with us for such a short time and before we know it, they have crossed the rainbow bridge. This sudden realization of our best friend's mortality is only one of the reasons a photo is so important. Seeing your dog healthy and in their best light, looking lovingly at your through the portrait on your wall will bring a warm feeling to your heart forever.
We commemorate our two-legged children throughout their lives and fill our homes with their smiles in the portraits on the walls. Our pets should be given the same honor.
