Pet Photography Workflow

Pet photography has its own set of challenges. Unpredictable subjects, safety concerns, and owners who want their animal to look like a model. creavio helps you manage the logistics so you can focus on getting the shot.

Booking Setup

Create a Pet Portrait session type. Key settings:

• Duration: 45-60 minutes (pets have short attention spans; budget extra time)
• Buffer: 15-20 minutes between sessions (cleanup, especially if outdoors)
• Location options: Studio, park, home, or outdoor location
• Price: Your pet session rate. Consider a premium for multiple pets or exotic animals.

Pet Intake Questionnaire

This questionnaire is critical for safety and session planning:

• Pet name, breed, and age
• Temperament: Calm, energetic, anxious, aggressive with strangers?
• Commands they respond to (sit, stay, look)
• Favorite treats or toys (for attention-grabbing)
• Any health issues or mobility limitations
• Vaccination status (required for studio sessions)
• Are they comfortable with other animals? (important if sessions overlap)
• Has the pet been groomed recently?

Attach this questionnaire to the session type so it sends automatically after booking.

Liability Waiver

Pet sessions carry risk: bites, scratches, property damage, escape. Use creavio's contract system to include a liability waiver. Key clauses:

• Owner assumes responsibility for pet behavior
• Owner confirms vaccinations are current
• Photographer is not liable for pet injury during session (within reason)
• Owner gives permission to use images for marketing (model release)
• Cancellation policy for aggressive behavior during session

Send the waiver for e-signature as part of your booking confirmation automation.

Session Preparation

Send a prep email 48 hours before the session:

• Bring their favorite high-value treats (not regular food)
• Exercise the pet before the session to burn off energy
• Bring a leash even for off-leash locations
• If the pet has a favorite toy, bring it (great for action shots)
• Arrive 10 minutes early to let the pet acclimate

Gallery Delivery

Pet owners are emotionally attached to these images. They share them constantly. Deliver in a Collection set to Gallery mode with:

• Social-ready crops: Square and story format for Instagram
• Full resolution: For prints and wall art
• Downloads enabled: Pet owners want to share immediately

Include a standout "hero image" as the gallery cover. Make it the one that captures the pet's personality.

Print Upsells

Pet owners buy prints. A lot of prints. Canvas wraps and metal prints of their pets are top sellers. Enable your print store on the gallery and feature wall art options prominently.

Consider offering holiday-themed add-ons: pet Christmas cards, calendar prints, custom phone cases through print lab partners.

Repeat Business

Pet owners are loyal repeat clients. Set annual reminders for:

• Updated portraits (pets change appearance over time)
• Holiday-themed sessions
• New pet additions to the family
• Memorial sessions (sensitive but appreciated)

Tag clients as "Pet Photography" in your CRM and run targeted email campaigns for seasonal promotions.