End of life, or Before I Go sessions as I call them are an opportunity for me to help you capture your pet's sweet, silly self. Though it's difficult to think about our pets passing, it seems sometimes the snapshots we take everyday may not be able to fully convey the love we have for them. If you're always behind the lens or trying to get that selfie with them, it can be tough to be in the moment with them.
This is where I can help.
Whether we focus on just them, or them and their favourite people, as long as it's comfortable for your pet given how they're feeling, I'm game. We can plan for a quiet session in my studio, I can follow along on a little walk, a bucket list outing getting a favourite puppacino, or maybe just stay close to home or hang in your yard. Whatever's most comfortable for your pet and you.
We face these sessions with an understanding that we know time is now limited, so my aim is to capture images that can be added to your treasure chest of memories, and maybe... eventually... help process the grief of losing your beloved when that time arrives.
As a former hospice volunteer I understand the power that facing death brings and the honour that can be felt when present at the end of a life. Along with the experiences of losing my own pets over the years and participation in various pet-grief groups and courses I've come to realize that there's no one way to celebrate a life. Each life brings experience and uniqueness and can be marked, celebrated and mourned in a way that feels natural to the family, and I'm here to help.
I will always do my best to accommodate Before I Go sessions, though the sooner we can connect and I can learn about your dog and you, the easier it will be when it comes to the session. Some people like to do the sessions earlier on in a diagnosis when their loved one is feeling better, some may not have that time. Either way, if you're interested, please get in touch.
Pricing and session info below photo gallery...
This is where I can help.
Whether we focus on just them, or them and their favourite people, as long as it's comfortable for your pet given how they're feeling, I'm game. We can plan for a quiet session in my studio, I can follow along on a little walk, a bucket list outing getting a favourite puppacino, or maybe just stay close to home or hang in your yard. Whatever's most comfortable for your pet and you.
We face these sessions with an understanding that we know time is now limited, so my aim is to capture images that can be added to your treasure chest of memories, and maybe... eventually... help process the grief of losing your beloved when that time arrives.
As a former hospice volunteer I understand the power that facing death brings and the honour that can be felt when present at the end of a life. Along with the experiences of losing my own pets over the years and participation in various pet-grief groups and courses I've come to realize that there's no one way to celebrate a life. Each life brings experience and uniqueness and can be marked, celebrated and mourned in a way that feels natural to the family, and I'm here to help.
I will always do my best to accommodate Before I Go sessions, though the sooner we can connect and I can learn about your dog and you, the easier it will be when it comes to the session. Some people like to do the sessions earlier on in a diagnosis when their loved one is feeling better, some may not have that time. Either way, if you're interested, please get in touch.
Pricing and session info below photo gallery...
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IN STUDIO SESSION FEE: starting at $195*
ON LOCATION SESSION FEE: starting at $225*
Session length can vary depending on a variety of factors, but mostly it comes down to your pet's comfort, age, and/or stage of their diagnosis. I set aside an hour so we can take things slow, but I'm not a clock watcher either. I usually get the best images at the start of the session when your pet has some energy and is interested in the newness of what's going on, and then at the end when they are a bit tuckered out.
Within a week or two after our session, you'll receive access to a private on-line gallery from which you will be able to download your digital image files. I can also provide a link to pet grief resources so you have it available if and when it's needed.
You will also receive a custom e-book in PDF (digital) format, created by me containing select images from our session. Viewing session photos on pages - lets you revisit the session more as a story... or a chapter in your pet's life story - and includes both portraits as well as more candid images which include those little nuances -- the blinks, maybe a tongue out, turning away from the camera, or possibly even napping -- that make your loved one who they are and who you love.
Prints and printed products are not included in the session fee, however, prints, print-ready digital image files and a hard or soft-cover version of your e-book can be purchased for an additional cost.
*I know firsthand that finances can get tight when dealing with an aging or ill pet, so my rates reflect that. However, if cost is the one thing holding you back, please let me know during the consultation and we can discuss options.
ON LOCATION SESSION FEE: starting at $225*
Session length can vary depending on a variety of factors, but mostly it comes down to your pet's comfort, age, and/or stage of their diagnosis. I set aside an hour so we can take things slow, but I'm not a clock watcher either. I usually get the best images at the start of the session when your pet has some energy and is interested in the newness of what's going on, and then at the end when they are a bit tuckered out.
Within a week or two after our session, you'll receive access to a private on-line gallery from which you will be able to download your digital image files. I can also provide a link to pet grief resources so you have it available if and when it's needed.
You will also receive a custom e-book in PDF (digital) format, created by me containing select images from our session. Viewing session photos on pages - lets you revisit the session more as a story... or a chapter in your pet's life story - and includes both portraits as well as more candid images which include those little nuances -- the blinks, maybe a tongue out, turning away from the camera, or possibly even napping -- that make your loved one who they are and who you love.
Prints and printed products are not included in the session fee, however, prints, print-ready digital image files and a hard or soft-cover version of your e-book can be purchased for an additional cost.
*I know firsthand that finances can get tight when dealing with an aging or ill pet, so my rates reflect that. However, if cost is the one thing holding you back, please let me know during the consultation and we can discuss options.
custom 7x7 hardcover book
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custom 10x8 e-book
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I'm also an affiliate photographer with the following organizations, both of whom offer a wide range of resources for anyone who finds themselves navigating the loss of their beloved pets.
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