In order to tell the story of pets and their unique behavior, I identify their routine. Every pet has one, no matter how small or normal it may seem to the pet’s family.

Before I got serious about photography I never gave much thought why exactly one picture worked better in b&w versus color. I actually remember a few times where I converted photos to b&w for it to simply look what I thought to be more artful.

Since then I’ve thought a lot about whether to keep color or eliminate it in my photos and what thought process happens before I make that decision. I figured it’d be nice to share what I’ve learned over time and compare notes.

There are so many different photographers out there, so how do you know who is the right fit for you?

Looking through a portfolio is only one part of the process. Then it’s time to ask: How did they get their photos? Did they let the pet be themselves? Or did they ask them to act a certain way just for the photo?

Most photographers approach a session in one of four ways, ranging from carefully crafted composite images to completely documentary and natural.

Let’s take a close look at each approach, so you can hire a photographer that really gets the style you love!