Canine Camera

Dog Portraiture

   

by



Andrew
Skolnick

 



        

 

 

You know your dog is unique. You should have photographs that show it. Andrew can capture that special relationship between you and your canine companion and provide you with a fine art portrait to treasure for years to come.

 

His experience working with animals helps to insure a stress-free experience for you and your best friend. During your portrait session, he will use treats, playtime, and plenty of patience to help capture your dog’s personality. Portraits can be formal or informal and can be of the dog alone or with their human and canine family members. Whatever approach is chosen, you will take home portraits that are guaranteed to capture the beauty and individuality of your beloved companion. If you are not pleased with your portraits, you will be given your choice of a reshoot or a complete refund.

 

Because portraits are taken with a high resolution digital camera and displayed on a computer screen, you will be able to immediately see and choose a selection of the portraits you would like proof prints for your friends and family to view before ordering your final prints.

 

In addition to archival, high quality prints, from wallet size to 11x14-inch, a variety of products, such as clothing, mugs, greeting cards, calendars, can be purchased through our Cafepress service with the portraits you select. Once the products are selected, you will be able to order from one to a thousand or more, either from us or through our Cafepress’ web site.

 

Basic Portrait Session

 

One hour of studio or on-location shooting time, including time for your dog to become comfortable and settle. Best for dogs that follow directions well.  Price of $150 includes:

 

·      Up to 1 hour of shooting time

·      Choice of one background/studio setting

·      Up to 10 quality images from which to select photographs

·      A 4 x 6-inch proof print of each if your selected image

·      Credit of $75 towards photographic prints, cards, and
   other photographic products

 

Standard Portrait Session

 

Up to two hours of studio time and an option to shoot with a second background/studio setting and change of clothing (for portraits including people). This session is better for shy or reserved dogs that need more time to bring out their best or for dogs that don't follow directions well. It also is for those who would like a greater variety of images, including a different background/studio setup and/or clothing.  Price of $250 includes:

 

·      Up to 2 hours of shootiug time

·      Choice of two backgrounds/studio setups and a clothing       

·      Up to 15 quality images from which to select photographs

·      A 4 x 6-inch proof print of each selected image

·      Credit of $100 towards photographic prints, cards, and other
   photographic products

 

Champion Portrait Session

 

Up to three hours of studio time, with option to shoot with several different backgrounds/studio setups and clothing changes (for portraits including people). This package is designed to provide customers with the greatest chance of capturing the personality and best qualities of their beloved companions. Price of $500 includes:

 

·      Up to 3 hours of shooting time

·      Choice of multiple backgrounds/studio setups and clothing   changes

·      Up to 30 quality images from which to select photographs

·      A 4 x 6-inch proof print of each selected image

·      Credit of $150 towards photographic prints, cards, and other   photographic products plus 15 percent off the price.

 

 

Many people prefer to set up their shooting session at home, a favorite park, or other place where their dogs are happiest. An extra travel charge will be added to the above prices, which will depend on travel time and distance.

 

 

Print Costs (Packages above include either $75, $100, or $150 worth of prints.)

 

·      Wallet size:  12 for $20 ($15 for each additional 12
  purchased at same time)

·      4 x 6:  $3 first print ($2 for each additional print of same
  image purchased at same time)

·      5 x 7:  $15 first print ($10 each additional print of same
  image purchased at same time)

·      8 x 10:  $25 first print ($20 each additional print of same
  image purchased at same time)

·      11 x 14:  $50 first print ($40 each additional print of same
  image purchased at same time)

·      CD containing all selected, fully-edited portraits in lower
  resolution for e-mailing or displaying on web sites: $25

 

Larger quantities available at substantially lower prices. Prices are for unframed prints in protective archival envelopes and do not include applicable taxes or shipping.

 

 

 

Andrew Skolnick, an award-winning science journalist, began his career as a nature photographer and writer, with work published in Natural History, Smithsonian, National Geographic World, Ranger Rick's Nature Magazine, and other publications, and taught photography at Yale and Fairfield University. In association with the Canine Sports Complex and Positive Pet Training Center, Andrew is combining his love for dogs and photography to make portraits that capture the special relationship between dogs and their human companions. He lives in Amherst, New York with his yellow Lab, Wayfield's Young Argos, CD,WC,RA,TDI,CGC.

 

 

Andrew Skolnick

e-mail@aaskolnick.com www.aaskolnick.com

(716) 200-0694