In this article we are going to read about newborn photography and dogs, let’s review some very important information in the beginning.
Here is the question that most clients ask. Can we bring our dog for a newborn photography session? Is it safe? What should we know?

Before making the final decision please familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions to make it a pleasant experience for yourself and a safe session for your baby and your dog:

• Dogs are welcomed as long as they are well-behaved and stay on a leash during the whole session.
  Once it comes to his/her turn we will unleash and include in the picture.
• Please kindly note since the session is long we recommend someone keep an eye on them in the reception area so he/she won’t get lonely.
  Or if there is a need to take them for a walk.
  We have a nice reception area where they can hang out and our staff also visit them every few minutes for greetings 

Now, let’s go back to our topic. Dogs are a very important part of the families who have them in their lives. For sure when you have a newborn baby in your family, you want to capture a lovely candid shot of them together. Here at Jana photography, we have a great experience working with dogs and newborns together. But to have a better result we need to be prepared. us as a newborn photographer and you as a parent (especially new parents)!

So far we have had a great experience with some big, medium and small size breeds like the English bulldog, Pomeranian, Poodle, Husky, Chow Chow, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dobermann, German Shepherd and …

What do you need to know as a parent?

Here at Jana, we use studio lighting and posed-style newborn photography. It means we need your dog or other pets to listen and follow your orders. We need your dog in a certain position and calm. Usually, for a bigger dog, it’s easier and they listen very well. But for a smaller dog, it’s a little bit harder, because they are more excited and do not stay in a place for a long time. But there are several ways to capture them close to your newborn baby.

Also, you need to introduce your baby and dog before the photoshoot. There are hundreds of articles about Introducing babies and dogs on the internet that can be helpful. Don’t let it be a surprise for them.

How to be prepared for newborn photography and a dog?

walk/run the dog before coming to the studio.
To have a smooth photo session is better to keep your dog on a leash.
Please keep in mind that it’s a newborn photography studio and baby’s safety is our priority. Bring them only if they are well-behaved and if they follow your orders.
Have a different type of treats and some of your dog’s ` toys.
Bring your pets (dogs) if you are 100% comfortable with this.
Be patient. Newborn photography is hard and when a dog or cat is joining the photoshoot, it gets harder. Stay calm, this is a process and it might take a little time.
Have a family member or a friend to take care of your dog during or after the session.
Do not worry about water, we have freshwater and bowl for dogs.

Now, let’s go and see some sample photos. This helps you to get a better idea of what to expect: