Katie SwiftPHOTOGRAPHER"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you."
-Elbert Hubbard
Dogs are sacred souls...
deserving all our love. They come into our lives for a relatively short time and completely change us, softening even the hardest of hearts. They walk with us each day, sleep with us each night and never fail to greet us with wagging tails of devotion.
We think we're taking care of them, but they're the ones taking care of us.
We complain about our chewed up shoes, outrageous vet bills and frou-frou dog food and then we proceed to buy new shoes, pay the doctor and research raw food diets.
We keep these animals because they are keeping us: whole and fully alive. Gently, they heal us with their sloppy kisses and faithfulness.
Some of us take more pictures of our dogs than we do our own kids. For others of us, our dogs are our kids.
For all of us, they're family.
These are the dog days.
You won't want to forget.
Dog Days Sessions Include:
Authentic Location
We'll work together to choose a location that will provide a meaningful backdrop for your dog's personality and story.
1-2 Hours
Whether your pup is camera shy or camera celebrity, we'll leave plenty of time for getting comfortable with each other. We'll have a sniffing, licking, treat giving good time!
2-3 Outfits
Why not? Who doesn't love an adorable, walking "hot dog?" The fact that I have to limit you though...
Shop & Share Gallery
Your photos will be invited to stay in an exclusive online gallery for up to 60 days where you can download images, shop for high quality prints, and share with family and friends.
Digital Images
You'll get ALL the best high resolution digital images from your session to keep furever and print as many times as you'd like.
Dog Days Album
Creatively composed to illuminate your pup's character and soul, your dog's story is featured in a beautiful photo book for you to treasure long after they are gone.
$e$$ion Fee: $875*
*Plus sales tax. No hidden fees. No confusing payment processes or high pressure "reveals." No minimum print purchase required. One fee gets you all you need!
Dog Days Album
Inspired by the lost art of vinyl, your dog's story is featured in a custom designed 12x12 modern album for you to cherish furever...
Features:
Thin, coffee table book pages
20-40 pages (10-20 full spreads)
Semi-gloss vibrant press printed paper
Endless cover design options
Spine design
12x12 large display (same as vinyl record)
Lemme upgrade ya!
Upgrade to leather, linen or silk cover: $50
Upgrade to archival lay-flat paper: $100
What the dog mamas say:
Not only do I love the work she did, I had a great time...
What a wonderful soul she is and so creative!
-Leslie, Neko's Mama
She captured our dogs
so beautifully...
We wanted pictures of our older dog specifically, and she was able to capture so many of his personality traits in such a short period of time. Her advice to have the photos taken at home was perfect. The story portion of our photos was such a wonderful touch and I shared it with all of my family and friends. I can't wait to work with Katie again!!
-Megan, Jackson & Benson's Mama
Pictures we will treasure
for a lifetime...
She came to our house and captured our 18 year old dog in her home environment... She was very easy to work with and was accommodating with the session due to the weather. She communicates well so you're all on the same page...We loved our photo session and book... She was patient and so kind to our Cali girl!
-Tracy, Cali's mom
The photos make me
so happy!
You tell a wonderful story about the boys and perfectly captured their personalities. Thank you!
-Lisa, Oscar & Felix's Mama
Katie was so accommodating and understanding!
We wanted to get pictures with our family to include our beloved dog before he was to be put down. The pictures were so good and really captured the love between all of us. We miss him so much and appreciate the wonderful photos as a reminder of him.
-Nancy, Brutus's Mama
She squeezed us in very last minute...
She captured some final memories of our dog when we got a very sudden and unexpected terminal diagnosis. The pictures capture him perfectly and I will cherish them forever.
-Elizabeth, Mack's Mama
Now I nose I want to book a session!
Here's how it works:
1. Choose your session date
2. Pay $100 deposit to reserve your spot
3. Check your inbox
Featured Dog Days
Find your zen.
Looking for something a bit more...relaxed? We can skip the story and embrace the moment.
Moment Sessions Include:
1 Location
1 hour
1-2 outfits
Shop & Share Gallery
All Digital Images
$e$$ion Fee: $475*
*Plus sales tax. No hidden fees. No confusing payment processes or high pressure "reveals." No minimum print purchase required. One fee gets you all you need!
Got Questions??
My dog is camera shy- is there anything you can do to help?
Many of the pups I photograph (and their people) are a bit squeamish in front of the lens. Especially if they've only worked with photographers whose focus is on perfectly posing their subjects. It gets awkward very quickly when you are treated like a mannequin or a prop in someone else's creative vision.
My goal, however, is NOT perfection, but rather, connection. You'll be amazed at how natural you feel in front of the camera by the end of our session together.
Where should we take the pictures?
I'm a big fan of "at home" sessions because dogs and their people are most relaxed in the place they spend most of their time. Our beloved memories are often humble ones, taking shape within our everyday lives.
Details such as your dog's favorite snooze spot, her chewed up squishy toy, and fetch in the backyard are simple but meaningful ways we can document your dog's days.
Of course, much depends on your unique personality. If you're an extravert, it's likely your dog is too! We can meet at a local dog park or the Home Depot. We could even go for ice cream!
What should I bring to the session?
Treats, water, toys and outfits if that's your pup's style! It can help to bring a friend or family member to have extra hands if you have more than one dog and lots to carry.
Also, don't forget them poop bags! When nature calls...
What if my dog has "issues?"
I'd be very surprised if your dog doesn't have at at least a few issues! I always expect some low level shenanigans but if your dog has any type of aggression we should probably discuss more in detail to come up with a good plan for everyone.
What if it rains?
Or I get sick?
Can I reschedule?
Absolutely! It's friggin' Ohio after all. But in peak seasons, rescheduling may get tricky. If you stay flexible so shall I!
How do and when do I pay?
Do you offer any discounts?
I proudly support military and offer Active Duty, Veterans, Reserve, Guard and their immediate family 10% sessions.
When will I get my goodies?
For Dog Days Sessions I typically have your gallery and story ready in 4 weeks. For Moment sessions- 3 weeks. However, in peak seasons I may need 1-2 weeks more.
You can expect your Dog Days album to be ready 2-3 weeks after your gallery and story. Don't worry, I will keep you updated with our timeline as we go!
Shipping times for prints and photo products ordered directly from your Shop and Share Gallery vary but typically you should receive your order within 1-2 weeks.
Want to stalk each other and pretend we're best friends?
Me too!
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