End-of-Life Dog Photography in the LA Area
Few things in life are as heartbreaking as losing a pet. I’ve been there before. Growing up as an only child, my family dogs (and chicken) were literally my siblings. Saying goodbye to them was a very painful experience.
If you’re in the position of looking for an end-of-life dog photography session in the LA area, first, my sympathy is with you. This is a really difficult time. I’m so sorry you’re even researching this.
I hope to explain a little more about what you can expect during an end-of-life dog photography session with me and what to do next.
What is an End-of-Life Dog Photography Session?
These are professional portraits of your beloved pup right before they cross the Rainbow Bridge. Unfortunately, our pets leave us too soon, and these portraits are a way to preserve your memories of them. Maybe you know the end is near because of your pup’s age, or perhaps you’ve received a devastating diagnosis.
There’s no easy way to say this, but these sessions can be difficult. There’s a lot of emotion and heartbreak, but there’s also beauty. The purpose of this session is to celebrate your dog. We celebrate their beautiful life with you and capture all the important details for you to hold onto long after they cross the Rainbow Bridge.
While these can be difficult for families to do through the sadness, I know you’ll treasure these images forever and feel so thankful that you were able to do them. Too many pet parents never get around to professional pet photography, or, worse, they run out of time. I’ve never had a pet parent regret their end-of-life photography session.
What to Expect During Your End-of-Life Dog Photography Session?
These sessions are very much “dog-led.” We follow your pup’s lead. During our initial virtual call, you’ll fill me in on what’s going on and your pet’s abilities, and then we craft the session around their needs. If they’re more comfortable at home, then that’s where we’ll have the session. If they have the energy to go to their favorite place, then that’s where we’ll go.
We’ll go with the flow during the session and capture every little beloved detail about your dog. From their soulful expressions, favorite toy, the way they look at you, all of it. I want you to have a portrait album that tells your dog’s story. I can’t make this process any easier, but I hope to provide a book of images you can treasure forever.
We go at your dog’s pace during the session. If we need to take breaks, that’s no problem. If you need a break, that’s okay, too. As a pet parent, I know how difficult this can be.
End-of-Life LA Dog Photography
So, what are the next steps? If you’re interested in this type of session, please contact me here. We’ll schedule a time to chat. I check my messages frequently, so you’ll hear from me very soon. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, and I am ready to walk by your side through this part of the journey.
