Frequently Woofed Questions

Studio-style fine art dog portraits are timeless, minimalist images created in a controlled studio environment. Using carefully shaped lighting and simple backgrounds, the focus is entirely on your dog’s expression, form, and personality. These portraits are designed as lasting pieces of artwork rather than trend-led photographs.

I’m based in Grantham, with studio sessions available for dog owners across Lincolnshire and surrounding areas.

No training is required. Sessions are calm and unhurried, allowing dogs to relax naturally. Portraits are captured in brief moments, making this style of photography suitable for energetic, shy, nervous, or untrained dogs.

Studio sessions typically last 45–90 minutes, allowing time for your dog to settle, take breaks, and work at their own pace.

There is no pressure to rush.

Many dogs are. The studio environment is quiet and designed to be stress-free. Sessions are led patiently and gently, with your dog’s comfort always the priority.

Yes. Puppies and senior dogs photograph beautifully in a fine art studio setting. Sessions are adapted to suit energy levels, mobility, and comfort, especially for older dogs.

For fine art portraits, simple is best. Plain collars or no accessories at all work beautifully. Any leads or harnesses required for safety can be professionally removed during the editing process.

Yes.

Safety comes first during the session, and leads or harnesses can be carefully removed in post-production to create clean, elegant final images.

Yes. Digital images are available alongside printed artwork, allowing you to enjoy your portraits both as physical artwork and digitally.

All artwork is produced using museum-quality materials*designed to last for decades without fading. Options include fine art prints and bespoke framed wall art, suitable for display in your home.

Yes. I provide guidance on sizing, finishes, and placement to ensure your artwork complements your space and feels considered and intentional.

My aim is to produce a single final framed print.

You’ll be shown a carefully curated selection of the strongest images from your session to choose from. Additional images and artwork can be purchased if desired.

No, I like my photographs to be as authentic as possible.

The only exception to this is if you wanted me to remove a dog collar from a photograph. In this instance the editing software uses an AI ‘generative fill’ technique to remove the collar.

Once you have chosen the photograph to be framed, it will be ready within two weeks, allowing time for careful, detailed editing.

Sessions can be rescheduled at no extra cost if your dog isn’t feeling well. Your dog’s wellbeing always comes first.

Dogs are part of our family, but their time with us is never long enough. Fine art dog portraits are created as lasting pieces of artwork — quiet, honest images that preserve a moment in time and can be enjoyed for years to come.

Give me a try, if it doesn’t work out you will have lost nothing.

I have photographed cats, horses even tortoises.

Yes. It would be an honour.

I understand how emotional and delicate this time can be, and these sessions are approached with the utmost care, patience, and respect for your dog’s comfort. There is no pressure for them to “perform” — we move slowly, take breaks whenever needed, and follow their lead at all times.

These photographs are not about perfection. They are about preserving the quiet dignity, personality, and love you share — a lasting, meaningful keepsake that many owners later say they are deeply grateful to have.

If your dog is unwell, please let me know in advance so we can plan a calm, gentle session that works around their needs, whether that’s a shorter shoot, a favourite blanket, or photographing them resting peacefully. Your dog’s wellbeing will always come first.

If you’re unsure or simply want to talk it through, you’re very welcome to get in touch — there’s absolutely no obligation.

Yes absolutely.

The inspiration for the name came during a conversation while trying to choose a suitable name for the website.

None of the names seemed to fit. Then a suggestion, ‘Why don’t we ask the dog?’ was shouted out.

That was it!

Ask the Dog Photography was now born.