Dog Photography

Outdoor photoshoot with 1-2 dogs from the same household £165.00

Outdoor photoshoot with 3-4 dogs from the same household £195.00

Prices include professional image processing and editing, a selection of high resolution digital images for your personal use, and low resolution watermarked images for you to share online, if you wish to.

Prints from £30.00

To start with we have a chat and you tell me about your dog and where you’d like to go with them for the photoshoot. The beach at low tide is always a good location for a shoot but your favourite field or a large garden could certainly work too. You can also let me know if there are particular kinds of images you’re looking for from the photoshoot.

We agree a date and time for the shoot and you pay a non-refundable booking deposit of £25.

On the day (weather permitting) we meet as agreed. It’s a good idea for you to bring toys and treats. You’re welcome to bring a family member or friend. In fact, sometimes it can be handy for your dog to run between two of you while I catch the action.

I don’t expect dogs to sit still and pose nicely! In fact, the more they run about madly and behave like real dogs, the better. That’s why I work outside. The most important thing about my photoshoots is that the dogs are safe and enjoy themselves.

You should plan for the photoshoot lasting up to 2 hours.

Please note that I will collect the remaining payment on photoshoot day. It’s cash or card on the day or you can do a bank transfer before the day. Please just ask for my details.

After each photoshoot, I spend a considerable amount of time editing and processing shots to create top quality images. Please allow 2 weeks for this. When your images are ready, I will send you a link for you to download them. If there are any you would like to have printed, either I can arrange this for you or you are welcome to arrange it yourself, if you prefer.

I use a top quality London print house because they produce excellent quality giclée prints, full of vibrancy. I like to have larger prints mounted on display card for rigidity and to make framing easier. Please ask to see a sample if you are interested. If you do decide you would like me to arrange printing, please note that I will take payment at the time you place your order. Prints start from £30.

FAQs

Can you photograph my puppy? Yes, and you don't have to worry about them being trained. That’s one of the advantages of doing my shoots outside. As long as we pick somewhere safe, your puppy can just zoom around and have fun!

How many photos will I get? You never quite know what will happen on the day so I don't offer a minimum. However, if for any reason the images do not meet my high creative standards, I will offer you another shoot free of charge.

What happens if it’s raining? We will need to rearrange the shoot if it’s raining because as well as it being unpleasant for you, I don’t want to risk damaging my equipment!

What is the best time of day for a photo session? Lighting conditions are often best for photography early on in the day or a couple of hours before sunset. In summer, the middle of the day can be quite harsh, lighting-wise. It partly depends on location though, for example, whether there are trees and shade. The other thing to consider is that when it gets warmer, the middle of the day can be too hot for dogs.

Can my family/friends come to the session? Yes of course, but try to keep numbers to a minimum so your dog doesn’t get distracted by too many people. Two is an ideal number on the shoot because your dog can run between you. If you’re bringing children along, it’s a good idea to have some extra help for them so you can concentrate on your dog.

What locations do you work in? I live in Bexhill-on-Sea and work mainly around there. If a shoot is outside the Bexhill area, I’m nearly always happy to do it but there will be a mileage charge.

Is there a maximum number of dogs for a photoshoot? It depends on how well they stay/play together, I would say 3 or 4 is the maximum.

Can I share and upload the images you send me? You are welcome to share or upload the low resolution watermarked images I send.

Who owns the copyright? I retain copyright for all my images.

1. Booking deposits are non-refundable unless at least 14 days’ notice of cancellation is given.

2. All sessions must be paid for in full on the day of the shoot.

4. I do not offer refunds, unless for some reason I am unable to complete the shoot or editing.

5. If bad weather or other adverse condition prevents or interrupts the photoshoot, I will reschedule the session at no extra charge.

6. I reserve the right to refuse to do a shoot if I feel a dog's welfare is in any way compromised.

7. There are no minimum or maximum number of images taken or sent to you. I prioritise quality over quantity.

8. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, it is understood that you have authority to agree to the use of the likeness of all dogs included in the photos. You will indemnify and defend Clare Kersley in the event of litigation arising out of such use. Copyright of images remains the exclusive property of Clare Kersley.

9. If you wish to upload any images from your shoot, for example to social media sites, please use the low resolution watermarked versions.

10. Waiver of liability: you, as the client, expressly release the photographer from all claims, damages and liabilities that may result from accidents or incidents that occur during the photoshoot.

11. I retain copyright for all my images. If you need to purchase the copyright to your images please contact me for further information, otherwise, digital images are sold on a personal use license. You will be free to post the low resolution watermarked files on social media and to get the high resolution versions printed, but it is not permitted to sell them or enter them into any competitions as your own, nor to use them for any commercial purpose.

12. I reserve the right to use any image I take on a shoot in my marketing, whether this is in print, social media, on stalls or on my website, or in any publication, excluding images which include people.