These days people often ask for digital images instead of prints. There are a number of reasons why someone might do this. One of the most common reasons is a desire to share images with friends or family. Others think digitals should be cheaper and they are all about saving money. Finally, a few people want them as back-up in case anything happens. So why do I prefer prints and yet I offer digitals?

Most cell phones these days can take good photos of your pets, but there are some things you can do that can help you to get better pet photos. Here are a few suggestions.

If you want to remember your pet and have a artistic reminder of them on your walls, one choice is photographic wall art, which I have written about before, but another choice is a digital painting of your pet. I can paint your pets to create for a you a unique piece of art of those you love.

All dogs, all pets, no matter where they come from, deserve love and care, kindness and a future with people who love them. It is up to us to encourage practices that will allow that to happen.

Many pet owners know how hard it can be to get really good images of a pet. They often won’t stay still or look where you want them to look. This is why hiring a photographer who specializes in and loves pets is a good idea. But even when you do this, there are still some things you need to do to get pets ready for photos.

One of the key things that I like to discuss with clients is what to wear for a photo session. The answers can change based on the objective of the session. Let’s look at some possibilities.