Family

Pricing for a family or Pet Photo Session

All photoshoots include high resolution images for your own use. Some photographers price their shoots separately than images, with me you will receive all the photos fully edited to share and print as you please. I can also arrange for printing on archival paper, canvas, acyclic from a professional printing house in the US if you would like.

Adele Ng Pet Photographer surrounded by dogs

My photoshoots should feel like you’re out for a walk with a friend that really likes taking photos. It will be casual and easy-going, no crazy posing or awkwardness. Just be yourself on a walk and bring your family! I shoot pets, children and animals as my focus, so I expect dirt, doggy kisses, tantrums, and crawling in dirt.

Extras- locations more than 30 mins (one way) from my location in Squamish will have an extra fee, difficult locations (backcountry, on mountain peaks) are more than welcome but will also incur a fee for time and/gas, if a pet/child has a full breakdown (and shuts down), we can reshoot for free but there will be a minimal charge

Mini Sessions are predetermined dates with timeslots and a short time to shoot, Please inquire if I have upcoming days

Full family sessions are dedicated to capturing your family

Family and Pet Session- Single Session

  • 1 family unit (2 dogs, 2 people for example)

  • Shooting will depend on weather

  • Your choice of location

  • Time will be divided as you see fit between number of pets and family members

  • 1-2 hour shooting time, breaks as needed, time for zoomies or tantrums

  • 25-40 Full Resolution Edited Images for your own use

$750+

Double or multiple sessions like this one (4 sessions) capture a huge variety of places, moods, clothing, and ideas.

Family and Pet Session- Double Session

  • 1-2 family units (ie 3 dogs, 4 people)

  • 2 locations for variety to capture golden hours and short attention spans

  • Shooting will depend on weather

  • 1-2 hour shooting time x 2, or half day shoot between two locations with break between

  • 40-60 Full Resolution Edited Images for your own use

$1000+

What Should you Wear for a Family Photoshoot Session?

I always advise my clients to dress simple, comfortable, and neutral. You’re investing in images to keep forever so don’t follow any fashion trends and go for something classic. Avoid shirts with large logos or writing, and go with soft materials. Comfort is really important because you’ll be moving, walking, and need to look relaxed. It can also be nice to bring an extra sweater or shirt if you’re not sure, or want a quick clothing change!

Look at images you like online and think about your background. You don’t want to contrast too much, for instance black on snow becomes really flat and stark. Blending in should also be avoided, for instance green jackets with forest, or sandy colored pants on the beach. Talk to the other members of your family and plan your outfits together, they do not need to match, but should be similarly themed.

New Puppy Photography Session in Squamish

One of my favorite things is to take photos of a brand new puppy. The joy! The absolute craziness of shooting puppies is something I specialize in. Families with new puppies should capture their new member as soon as they can because puppies grow up way too fast and it’s quite impossible to take puppy photos without an expert! Shot in Squamish, BC just an hour away from Vancouver, we met for over an hour and got the cutest images of Sencha with her new family. All the high resolution images are included with the shoot but I can also help print photos using a professional printer in the US only accessed by businesses.

Travelling to Vail as a Pet and Family Photographer

Will I travel to shoot your family and pets? Absolutely! I love discovering new places and finding the light in beautiful locations. I’m more than happy to drive for days or fly out of country to shoot something special. If it’s hard to come to me, I’m more than happy to come to you. Shooting pets and family are specialties that can be very hard to find. Outdoor photography is already a pain with the ever changing weather, lighting, and locations so you must be quick on your feet and able to read the light quickly. With dogs, especially two quick moving Vizslas, it can be even harder to capture the right moments!

Most dogs are not trained for photography and may not be comfortable with a camera. The more time we have together, the slower I can introduce the camera and work on training for photos. When I travelled to Vail to shoot a lovely family, I made sure we had many smaller photo sessions as dogs (and humans!) tire of photos quickly. We shot every sunset and sunrise for several days and had a ton of fun doing so! Here are the results,

Family and pet shoot on the Sea to Sky

We had been in contact for months and finally found a perfect day! Pancho the Vizsla and his family met with me on the Sea to Sky Highway to shoot the most beautiful photos with the Howe Sound as a background. We found some beautiful ferns for the PNW vibe, took a couple delicate flower photos, and just had a lovely evening capturing stills. Depending on the time of year, there can be so many lovely areas to photograph and best times of the day to capture them. Sunny days lend to beautiful sunsets and cloudier days like this one, are great for capturing skin and being able to take our time.

North Vancouver, Squamish Puppy Photoshoot

A double session photography session is always advised if you have the time! This gives us flexibility and a variety of backgrounds and lets me organize and capture a larger amount of photos to select for finals. There’s also more time for clothing changes, and most puppies and dogs are pretty much done for photos after an hour or so of being held, staying still and being called to attention.

Maggie was the cutest puppy, super calm and happy to prance in front of the camera. It’s not always this easy but she behaved really well and only put half the beach into her mouth. We shot in two of my favorite locations along the Sea to Sky around evening/sunset time.

Squamish Couples Photography

Erica and Mark were looking for some photos to celebrate their family. They realized they hadn’t captured photos of themselves since their wedding and wanted images with them and their Ridgeback Dogs to print for their walls. We went to a quiet beach far into the Squamish valley and spent a couple hours grabbing these photos.

North Vancouver Family and Pet Photo Session

Family shoots are so rewarding! I love capturing the relationships between each family member and of course it’s always a bonus with a pup. These family photos were shot in West and North Vancouver. I loved how we got some moody lighting in November (usually the worst month for rain!). Mostly these were not posed, but easy natural captures and I was so thankful for the beautiful family and their time.