Preparing Your Dog for Their Fine Art Portrait Session
Getting Your Dog Ready for Their Portrait Session
After nearly 20 years photographing Tucson's beloved companions, I've learned the secret to stunning portraits: slightly tired but happy dogs who get to be themselves.
Quick prep tips: 🐾 Skip the bath (natural oils = better coat texture) 🐾 Schedule grooming a week+ ahead 🐾 Morning exercise, but don't exhaust them 🐾 Bring their favorite treats 🐾 Let them look like themselves, not the groomer's version
Your dog doesn't need to be a trained model—they just need to be authentically themselves. That's when the magic happens.
Read the full guide with detailed tips for anxious, energetic, and senior dogs: https://www.tucsonpetphotography.com/blog/preparing-your-dog-for-their-fine-art-portrait-session
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From the Racetrack to the Portrait Studio: Lincoln and Sally's Signature Session
When return client Chris introduced me to his current retired racing greyhounds, Lincoln and Sally, for their portrait session, the goal was to create a companion piece to the multi-photo wall display I had photographed of his previous adopted greyhounds in 2015. This Signature Pet Portrait Experience showcased the elegant, sculptural qualities that make greyhounds such compelling fine art subjects. From Lincoln's initial reserve to Sally's growing comfort with the mobile studio setup, each image captured their unique personalities and the joy of their retirement lifestyle. Chris's enthusiastic reaction during our review session—"Michael, all of them are fantastic" and "If you see me stopping for a few seconds, it's just that I'm enjoying the picture"—perfectly exemplified the emotional impact that fine art pet portraiture can have on families celebrating their beloved companions.