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Back at the Markets – With a New Twist! 🐾📸

This month marked a special milestone for me, it was my first day back at the craft markets but this time with a brand new focus. Pet Portraits! After a long time of planning, prepping and pondering whether it would actually work, I finally brought it all to life under my brand new sleek black gazebo from Surf and Turf.

I had huge reservations if it would actually be safe for my furry clients, I spent a long time thinking about safety and the process of taking photos in such a short amount of time. I absolutely do not want any of my clients dogs to feel threatened purely because I didn't take measures to ensure their well-being.

I've heard horror stories of photographers putting puppies on podiums and that poor little puppy falling off and hurting themselves purely because the photographer didn't think that a wriggly puppy would fall off. And this this was one of the reasons why I needed an assistant. (unless I could grow eight arms)

The setup looked like a mini outdoor studio. I brought along my full studio gear to make sure each dog had the spotlight they deserved. Complete with lights, a podium with a ramp and plenty of treats on hand, my goal was to create professional high-quality portraits right there on the market ground. And honestly? It went better than I could’ve imagined.

I wasn’t alone in pulling this off. I had the support of two amazing assistants who helped make the day run smoothly from start to finish.

Caitlin, my first assistant (and official dog wrangler!) did a fantastic job handling the pups. She kept them calm, positioned and happy while I focused on capturing their best angles. Meanwhile I did what I do best.....making ridiculous noises and clicked away with my camera!

Charlie, my second assistant kept an eye on everything else—from making sure my gear was running perfectly to chatting with curious onlookers and answering questions about my photography packages. Whether someone needed info about bookings or just wanted to say hi, Charlie made everyone feel welcome.

We had a steady stream of visitors throughout the day from dog lovers, curious market-goers and even a few spontaneous clients who decided to get their pup’s portrait done on the spot. It was heartwarming to see the excitement on people's faces as they watched their dogs become little models in front of the lens.

The best part? Every wagging tail, tilted head and playful bounce reminded me why I started this journey in the first place.

I’m beyond grateful for the positive response and all the support I received on the day. This is just the beginning and I can’t wait to be back out there capturing more furry faces!

Until next time at Flos Market 14th June I will be busily implementing all the things that will make this one even better.