4 Things I look for in a Dog Session location

Unlike a lot of photographers, studio work just isn't for me. I prefer the look of natural light in my photos, so all of my sessions are done outdoors. That's why I spend a lot of time researching and visiting sites for my sessions, and a lot of places that most people think are great actually don't work for dog photos. I've found that most commercial photography venues are designed for people photography. Usually they don't allow dogs at all, and even when they do allow dogs they are so expensive to use that I would have to at least double my session booking fee to shoot at them. Some public spaces aren't much better price wise. Most larger cities in Georgia require a very expensive permit to be able to photograph in their parks. Georgia state parks also charge a hefty fee. I want to provide both the best experience and best value for my clients, so your session location is very important. Some dogs don't mind a lot of people and other dogs, where others prefer a quiet space where they don't have lots of distractions. When I am on a hunt for a new venue, whether for a new client, or if I hear about a place that sounds promising, here are the things I look for: