SESSION PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Pet's Name(s)

Species

Breed

Colouring

Age

Sex

Names and relationship of any other humans who will be present at the session

What dates are you available?

What are the qualities you love most about your pet that you would like me to try to capture?

Are there particular images in my portfolio that resonated with you? Would you like me to try to produce a particular style that you’ve seen in my other work?

What would you like to do with your pictures? (eg. sharing on social media, wall art for your home, photo album, etc.)

Name of Referral

Which Facebook Page?

Where did you hear about Paw Prints?

What is your pet's story? Where did they come from? What age were they when they joined your family?

Please Specify

For Dogs Only:

Is there a particular location where you’d like to do the shoot? Or a particular landscape aesthetic you prefer (eg. forest, water, urban, studio, etc.). It’s ok if you don’t, I can offer suggestions based on your dog’s interests.

What is your dog’s energy level? On a scale from 1= couch potato to 5 = tasmanian devil (the cartoon variety):

What are your dog’s favourite activities? (eg. playing in water? chasing sticks/balls/frisbees? lying around looking cute? sniffing the world at a leisurely pace?)

How well is your dog trained? How is their recall? Is your dog ok to be off leash (it’s ok if they’re not)? Does your dog respond to basic commands like “sit” “stay” “lie down” (reliably? sometimes? never?)? Does your dog know any tricks that you would like photographed (static tricks that they can hold work better than dynamic ones) ?

Is your dog nervous in certain situations (eg. new people, loud noises)? Is there anything in particular that might make them uncomfortable? Do they become reactive in certain situations (eg. if a strange dog walks by)?

Does your dog have any mobility issues?Any allergies? (If so, please provide your own treats for the session).

Is your dog food motivated? Is there a particular toy or sound that will get their attention? Or a favourite human they will keep their eyes glued to?

For Cats Only:

Is your cat shy or outgoing around new people?

If your cat is shy around strangers, do they hide until the person is gone, or eventually get curious and come out to check them out? Will they come out of their shell for treats or toys? I'm happy to extend the time of the session if your cat needs a little extra time in the beginning to get comfortable.

Is your cat playful and toy-motivated? If so, would you like to include action shots (this usually involves photographing your cats antics as they jump for a feather, wand toy or laser and can be quite fun!) in your session?

Note: most cat sessions will be studio sessions unless your space meets certain criteria (a sufficiently large garden for outdoor cats or a very well lit and spacious indoor environment) or your cat is already trained as an "adventure cat".

If you would like to explore options for non-studio sessions, please describe your cat's environment or adventure cred.

Is there anything else you feel I should know about your pet or preferences?

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