So, you're thinking, that's very cool, but what actually happens at these photoshoots and is this Cat any good? Well Lydia and a few of her trusty instructors have recently done a photoshoot and we're here to share our experience with you!
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| Red, Treacle and Freddie. Team Brown. |
A session starts off at a venue of your choice. Lydia and I opted for Dig It HQ for some agility shots. Katie took her troublesome four to Brereton Country Park.
Cat listens to your ideas and what you want. She respects your decisions and knowledge of your dogs but also pushes you to achieve those breathtakingly, magical photographs. Bring bundles of energy because Cat likes to get stuck in and wants lots of action from the word go!
Lydia and I were able to have three of our dogs working together at the same time, with each taking turns on the equipment. Ben, one of Katie's Labradors' is very people shy, however Cat kept a good distance and blended into the surroundings, leaving Ben at ease to be his normal aloof self.
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| Ben |
The perfect picture takes timing, positioning and a little bit of luck. Cat got herself into some strange positions and she took her life into her own hands by placing herself very close to landing points during the agility shoot. Guinness and Red, being typical Collies, didn't bat an eyelid as they ran closely past her at 100mph. A more considerate dog may have needed a tad more space but it certainly worked for the four dogs we had. She also isn't afraid to get down into the mud or even into the lake!
The whole shoot felt relaxed and unhurried. Cat didn't worry about the time nor stick to a tight schedule and she had a huge amount of enthusiasm and awe for the dogs she was photographing. Her compliments and kind words really reminded me what it is about my dog that I love so much.
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| Guinness |
To view your images you need to take a run up the M6 to Cat's house in Preston. Here in her comfy lounge you can sit back and watch a beautiful presentation of your dogs. It is so easy to get caught up in the moment and love every image! Up on the large screen you can really appreciate the beauty, colour and sharpness of the images.
Be warned, Cat is a pleasantly successful salesperson and she will have you writing a cheque in the blink of an eye! My top tip is to give yourself a budget and aim to stick to it, and then at least you may only slightly waver from it! Plus at the end of the day, your voucher gives you two free digital images and you are entitled to walk home with nothing more, although you may feel slightly guilty doing it.
This truly is a fantastic gift from a highly skilled and professional photographer! The images are amongst some of the best I have seen and Cat is friendly, fun and charismatic throughout the whole experience.
Don't just tuck your voucher into a draw, vaguely aiming to use it at some point. Get your session booked and take home some amazing photographs that will last you a lifetime!
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| The author, Ruth and Guinness |
