WHY YOU SHOULD INCLUDE YOUR PETS IN YOUR PHOTO SESSION!
Attire? Check. Props? Check. Location? Check. Family members? Check. Pets?
Did somebody say pets?
This may sound a surprising idea to you, but yes, pets can (and should!) definitely be part of your photo sessions. Photo sessions, commonly taken with family members and/or friends, are a creative way of spending time and having fun with your loved ones. Not only that, but they also serve as an opportunity for you to document changes, reminisce on memories, and/or celebrate milestones.
The best part about it is that these beautiful moments you will have will be captured by a camera in real-time—that is the power of a photo session. And it is made even better if you’ll have your pets with you. They love getting in the frame anyway! Read below to know the reasons why including your pets in your photo sessions will definitely be a decision you would not regret.
Your pets are part of the family!
That’s right, as simple as that. While your pets often rely on actions rather than... sounds, they have always acted as a member of the family, and they are. Their ability to offer you affection and support builds a connection that can never be replaced.
They change the energy in the room!
Pets have minds of their own. Without knowing so, they are able to shift the energy in the room into one that is more comfortable and lighthearted. This can be particularly helpful if it is your first time doing a photo session. As all first times go, you may find yourself feeling nervous and worried about the outcome of the session. Having your pet around can help shift your focus and relax in front of the camera.
It will be an exciting and new experience!
As mentioned previously, pets have the ability to change the energy in the room. Hence, there is a strong chance that you would have more fun than you would expect. Adding to this, pets have a spirit of spontaneity and unpredictability within them. You just never know when they would decide to stand up from their place and walk around, place their paw on you, or have a nice, long lick on your face. No matter what happens, it is a guarantee that this new experience will always be an amusing story for the years to come.
Your photos will turn out looking amusing and cool!
This reason is highly connected to the previous one. The good thing about a photo session with your pets is while they are being there spontaneous and unpredictable selves, everything—and we mean everything—is being captured by the camera. After the session, you would, unsurprisingly, see plenty of interesting photos and expressive faces to point at and have a good laugh at. Another thing that makes your photos with your pets look amusing and cool is if you were to perform tricks with them during the session. This is definitely a new concept to take on for a photo session and is another opportunity for you to show off your strong bond with your pets.
It gives you the chance to keep them in your memories!
We may not like to admit it out loud, but we all know that our pets cannot live forever or even as long as we, their human friends, do. Fortunately, we have photography, which has always been known to help in preserving memories we would love to remember 10, maybe even 20, years down the road. One day, you’ll stumble upon a photo of you pulling an appalled face after receiving a lick from your pet, you’ll remember just how much fun you all had that day, and you’ll be thankful that you brought your pets with you.
Pets will always take up a significant part of our lives. We have them with us, care for them, and play around with them for a reason. It’s because we love them. And what better way of expressing this love than to include them in an experience, a moment that is regarded as exclusive, intimate, and special? Go ahead, and include your pets (and their snacks!) in your photo sessions—we swear there will be no regrets.
