Pawsitively Adorable: Including Your dog in Your Engagement Photos
Our dogs play such an important role in our lives! I love when couples bring their furry friends to their engagement or portrait photo session. This always adds some fun, candid moments. Your engagement session wouldn't be complete without your furry best friends! Learn how to incorporate your dogs into your photoshoot with this helpful guide. Whether you have already booked your photo session or you’re thinking about bringing your dog this blog post will help you prepare.
Choose a Dog-Friendly Location
When planning your engagement photo shoot, make sure to choose a location that is dog-friendly. This could be a park, beach, or even your own backyard. Make sure to check any rules or regulations beforehand to ensure that your furry friend is allowed. If you have reserved your photo session with me, I will definitely guide you through this process. Below you will find a list of local parks in Jacksonville, Florida.
Location: Treaty Oak Park in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida
Location: Memorial Park in Jacksonville, Florida
Location: Private Family Property in St. Johns County
Coordinate Outfits
Consider coordinating your outfits with your dog's accessories. This could be a matching bandana or bowtie, or even a cute sweater or jacket. This will add an extra touch of cuteness to your photos. Click here to see my amazon list with pet accessories/outfits.
Location: Friendship Fountain by Main Street Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida
Bring Treats and Toys
Bring along your dog's favorite treats and toys to keep them entertained and happy during the photo shoot. This will also help to capture some playful and candid moments. I will happily hold the treats, toys so I can get your dog’s attention during the photos.
Incorporate your Dog into the Poses
Don't be afraid to incorporate your dog into the poses. This could be a simple sit or stay command, or even a more elaborate pose such as jumping or giving kisses. Get creative and have fun with it! Let me know what your dog is able to do and I will provide you with props to capture those sweet moments.
Bring a Friend
Make sure to bring a friend that comfortable with your dog and your dog is also familiar with them. They can help me get your dogs attention for photos as well. Afterwards, they can hang with your dog so we can also take more photos of just the two of you.
Embrace the Imperfections
Remember that dogs can be unpredictable and may not always cooperate during the photo shoot. Embrace the imperfections and capture the candid moments. These often end up being the most memorable and cherished photos.