Awkward portraits of awkward dogs.
Prepare mentally and physically for the big day:
What to wear: your favourite leash + collar/harness combo. Dogs will be on leash throughout the shoot. Solid, earth tones will be least noticeable in close up photos. That said, there’s nothing wrong with whacky, bright, patterned gear if that’s what your pup prefers.
Where: meet in Exshaw for Express Sessions. Meeting location for Adventure Sessions varies by season and client preference.
Images: each session includes a set number of images in the session price. You will receive an invite to a gallery of your pup’s session one to two weeks after the shoot where you can choose your included images (and additional images at $40+gst each).
Awkward Portrait sessions are designed for one dog per session, but sessions can be booked back to back if dogs are commuting to location together and the dogs can take turns sitting awkwardly in front of the camera while their buddies watch/ridicule.
Snacks Provided: soft, beef based mini treats. Please advise of any dietary restrictions and bring alternative snacks. If your pup has a snack or toy that makes their eyes sparkle, bring that along for more sparkle.
Express Portrait Session
This is a great option for ramblers (just passing through without much time), or dogs who just need an updated awkward portrait for their instagram or over the fireplace. The shoot requires 20-40 minutes of the dog’s time (depending on modelling experience) with human accompaniment. This session is shot in Exshaw unless a Location Change is chosen.
Includes 3 digital images
Location: Exshaw, Alberta (see below for other options)
| Express Rate | $255 |
| Purchase additional images after you see them: | |
| Additional Images** | + $40 per |
| Purchase Entire Gallery** | + $295 |
| prices subject to 5% GST |
Adventure Portrait Session
This option is the most dramatic in terms of the season’s backdrops for your adventure monster. All sessions are customized your monster’s physical ability. The Adventure Session requires dog-napping your dog for 5-6 hours of one-on-one time. While we head into various nooks and mountain crannies, you could use this dog-free time for a spa day, some quiet time at Cafe Books, a drive around the Spray Lakes/Kananaskis loop, or a stroll around Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise where there are many shops and restaurants to go into and think about your dog.
Adventure Sessions are suited for dogs who are comfortable around strange humans and other dogs who may be out adventuring. It’s important that your dog is comfortable and confident for a successful session. If your dog has a hard time adjusting to a dog-napping by a stranger, they would be happier (and the photos would be happier) with an Express Session (where their human remains present).
Includes 10 digital images
Location: Mountains of Alberta (various locations/backdrops including short nature walks and picnics)
| Adventure Rate | $785 |
| Purchase additional images after you see them: | |
| Additional Images** | + $40 per |
| Purchase Entire Gallery** | + $395 |
| prices subject to 5% GST |
PORTRAIT BOOKING REQUEST FORM
- Preferred date/days/times:
- Human’s name:
- Dog’s name, age:
- Session (Express or Adventure):
- Contact phone number (this will be used to text confirmation and location pin the eve of the session):
- best email for the gallery invite:
- Anything I should know about your dog:
- Is it OK to share photos/videos of your dog on social media and/or websites:
- Instagram handle to tag if posting:
Awkward Portraits Crash Course
Duration: 2 hours
Meet me in a scenic location to learn and practice five fundamental elements that I use to create portraits with strange dogs (these will work on normal dogs, also).
Dress Code: your favourite outfit for sitting in the dirt, hip pockets for constant access to dog treats (can be in a jacket, backpack, or fannypack), camera (full battery, memory card). The duration of the course will be outside.
Location: northeast end of Barrier Lake (recommended upgrade: Highwood Pass location available July-December, add $140)
Model: one dog per student welcome. If your dog is dog- and people-friendly, responsive, and physically able, he/she can be your model. If not, I can bring a model for your course or we can change the location of the course to facilitate your dog’s participation if possible. Model must remain tethered to photographer throughout the course in compliance with leash laws.
Crash Course one-on-one cost: $255 (friends/additional students $95 each)
prices subject to gst
CRASH COURSE BOOKING REQUEST FORM
- Preferred date/days/times:
- Human’s name:
- Additional humans ($95 each):
- Will you require a dog model or are you bringing one with you?
- If bringing a dog: name, age:
- Location choice: Barrier Lake (included) or Highwood Pass (add $140):
- Contact phone number (this will be the number used to text confirmation and location pin the eve of the session):
- best email for contact:
- Is it OK to share photos/videos of your Crash Course on social media and/or websites:
- Instagram handle to tag if posting:
Rachael Rodgers 