Now that you've taken the first step and reached out, I start things off with an introductory email outlining how my process works, after which I'll call you to connect in person once you've had a chance to review the information. This is a time to discuss who we'll be photographing, understand if they have any special needs that might affect our choice of location, the timing of the sessions (for example, is it a Silver Session for an ailing pet and needs to happen sooner rather than later), location options and if you've given any thought as to how you plan on enjoying your images.

I want to hear all about your pet. What you love about them most. What their nicknames are. The silly things they do that crack you up and what you want to make sure we capture in the session so you'll never forget. 

Many people have a clear idea of wall art, or an album, and others don't know - both are perfectly fine. Our conversations will help you through all that so you're ensured of coming away from your session with exactly what you want. 

A number of factors go into selecting a location (and I have a long list of terrific spots in and around the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex ranging from country to urban and lots in between). Do you plan to hang portraits on the wall? If so, what is your home's decor and color palette? Is your pet old and not very mobile, perhaps we should photograph them at your home. Do you have a reactive dog and we need to avoid other dogs at all costs? Not a problem, I've got a list of locations where we can pull that off. Selecting the right location where you, and your pet, can be comfortable goes a long way in the ultimate success of a portrait session. 

At this point things start taking shape and we move on the to the next step which is me sharing specific locations along with examples of previous sessions held there and you completing a quick client information form which helps fill in the blanks of any unanswered questions from our initial conversation.