If you feel that having professional photos done of your pet is extravagant, pricey, or just a bit silly, it may be time to rethink that! Here are just five of the reasons we believe professional pet photos are not only reasonable but a wise investment:
She's your bestie.
Your pet provides unwavering companionship, love, and joy every day. Her presence brings comfort during the tough times and levity the otherwise-run-of-the-mill moments.
Capturing the essence of your pet through professional photography acknowledges the place she has in your heart. The images serve as loving reminders of what she means to you, both now and for years to come.
You spend more on your pet than you think you do.
A recent survey of 1,000 dog owners* found that we spend, on average, $376 per month on our dogs... adding up to $4,512 per year! If your pup lives for ten years or more, as we hope they will, this adds up to at least $45,120.
Even compared to what you spend on your pet in a single year, the expense of professional photos of your pet isn't all that extravagant.
*https://bit.ly/usatodaydogs
It's a reasonable expense.
"Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift."
~Mary Oliver
You intentionally chose to adopt your pet to increase the level of joy in your life, financially investing in him from Day One. Because professional photos will only increase this joy, they can (and should!) be considered a reasonable fraction of your investment in pet ownership.
You simply won't regret it.
Brand new baby? Do it now. You'll spend far more time and money replacing the lost items she chews during her first year than on a photo session. Prioritize wisely!
Middle-aged fun-lover? Book the session. She's in the prime of her life and loves to run and play! A professional can capture this in ways your iPhone simply can't.
Senior bestie? Don't wait. The golden years with your pet represent a beautiful season of reflection as you consider the many years you've had together and the strong relationship you've forged.
They're here for a season.
With no regard for our wishes, the sun rises and sets on the time we have with each of our pets. To animal lovers, each lifetime marks a unique and special season of our lives. They deserve to be documented, beautifully and authentically.
"Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really."
~ Agnes Sligh Turnbull
