FOR PETS

PETS ARE OUR FAMILY TOO

Whether you have a dog, a horse, a cat or something smaller and furry, having a portrait session is all about capturing the essence of your beloved pet and making sure their personality shines through. We want them, and you, to feel completely relaxed and comfortable and we more than happy to take all the time needed to do that so you get the most gorgeous set of imagery to look at every day

In the countryside, a coastal setting, urban location or studio; whichever type of portrait session you choose, it is a perfect reason to capture your furry family members and immortalise them in beautiful artwork that you will cherish long after they are gone.

You are also most welcome to join them in the shot and show the beautiful bond you share together. You could have you both fully featured or, as some people enjoy doing, just their feet in their favourite shoes. This could be your wellies in the woods or maybe even in a pair of high heels standing in the middle of the city. Your portrait session can be as different and tailored to you as suits to make sure that your images are completely unique, just like your companion.

  • Photograph of a Papillion dog looking over the should of her owner, taken are sunset on location in Marsham by Norwich Portrait Photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative

    STEP ONE

    Get in touch with us either via phone, email or our contact page. Simply select a date or let us know about a deadline that you need to work to, let Claire know a little about the subject and share your general location. From here we will then…

  • Portrait of a Show Cocker Spaniel dog taken on a park bench in Birmingham City Centre at sunrise. Taken by Norwich Portrait Photographer Claire Howes

    STEP TWO

    Claire will get in touch for a pre-shoot consultation so we can really pinpoint your requirements and create a concept just for you. We will discuss locations, timings and dates as well as the intended use for your imagery before we move onto…

  • Portrait of two gelding horse and their owner in a field at sunset. Taken in Attenborough by Norwich Portrait Photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative

    STEP THREE

    Time to create! At this point, we will start to create your piece of artwork. This could be with one portrait session of you or your subject, or an entire series of shoots over months including costuming, styling and much more to create the elements necessary to bring your concept to life.

    Once your imagery is ‘in the can’ we will move onto retouching and post-production. Many hours are spent creating your pieces to bring to show you during…

  • Image of inside Atelier Creative Studio with gallery wall of fine art pet portraits on the wall.

    STEP FOUR

    Your Reveal. It is during this session at our income studio that you get to see your concepts brought to life and shown to you on specialist photographic equipment which replicates your imagery how it will look in print. We will be on hand to give you advice on products and finishes plus mock up any wall art so you can see how it will appear on your room at home, all whilst enjoying a lovely cup of tea. This leads us onto…

  • Image of wall art gallery of Romanian rescue dogs on the wall of a house. Taken at sunrise on location and Marston Marshes by Norwich dog photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative.

    STEP FIVE

    Your chosen artwork is passed over to our printing partners in either the North East or in Italy. It is here that they hand print had varnish, hand make and hand frame all of your products to the exact specifications you have requested before packing with care and shipping back to us, here in Norwich.

    Quality control is paramount to us and our process, so we check your pieces over before delivering them directly to your door.

PORTRAIT SESSION PRICING

SESSION FEE:

  • A 1-2 hour classic portrait session with Claire Howes either at her home studio in Horsford, Norwich of at one of our Norfolk locations

  • A Pre-shoot consultation to plan and design your custom portrait session

  • An in person Reveal session presenting you with the best images from the day to choose from

  • £50 credit to put towards any wall art from our product menu

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NOTES:

Outdoor sessions can take place anywhere in the world. For a location outside of our core set, please contact us to discuss travel options.

Each session will result in up to 20 final photographs pieces for you to choose from. Almost all of our clients opt for wall art or wall galleries, with most investing between £600 and £2000 in their artwork.

VIEW OUR GALLERIES FOR PETS

Image of a wall art gallery of a dog in three different terrains and poses. Taken on location in Marsham by Norwich Portrait Photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative.

THE PREMIER COLLECTION

This is our most popular wall collection featuring three identically sized vertical Fine Art wall panels. The three panels had with either 1 or 2 inches between them, providing an overall width of 63 to 65 inches.

We pre-create stunning wall galleries so that you have perfection without the hassle of trying to work it out yourself. Each collection has a standard size

  • Image of a fine art photograph of a young girl holding a flower in a solid wood frame. The photograph is printed on textured fine art paper and hand varnished.

    THE FINE ART

    The Fine Art range is a stunning combination of a beautiful Fine Art Etched print with a carefully selected pairing from our solid wood frame options. This product has a luxurious finish which is unmatched by anything else on the market.

    Thick Fine Art Etched Paper with a heavy surface texture gives this choice of framing a beautifully tactile feel.

    This premium product demands the very best finish possible which is why experienced technicians hand-apply seven coats a satin giclee varnish that protects your image against VU and scratches whilst stil retaining the sumptuous texture of the textured Fine Art Print.

    From 585

  • Image of a fine art portrait of a high school senior girl in a glass field in front of a castle. The photograph is in a whit coastal style solid wood frame with art glass covering the whole area. It is standing on a black easel.

    THE ART GLASS

    The Art Glass is an upgrade on traditional framing. The paper used for this is the sumptuous Omega Rag Fine Art Paper which is used to display the colour in the portrait perfectly coupled with upgraded Art Glass as standard.

    This is glass used by all museum curators to reduce glare for the viewer and protect the image with UV protection.

    These techniques mean your product is of archival quality and will last for hundreds of years and allow all future generations to enjoy them just like the day you first hung them up.

    From 605

  • Image of a woman reaching up to the cloudy sky above on a glossy metal panel. It is on the wall in a house.

    THE METAL

    The sleek surface of The Metal represents an incredible substrate where colours are infused by sublimation onto the highest grade aluminium, creating a vibrant, dramatic result.

    The Metal features state-of-the-art printing technology. Choose from five stunning finishes (gloss, semi-matte, matte, satin glossy & satin matter) to achieve the right look and feel to your picture. Being infused into the substrate, dyes become extremely durable, robust and anti-scratch. Water, grease, dust or even sharp objects are simply not an issue.

    From 465

  • Image os a lady wearing a hat and flamenco dress on a glossy acrylic wall art panel.

    THE ACRYLIC

    Vibrant colors and breathtaking details. The Acrylic uses the best colour management technology for a flawless and long-lasting fine art print under the acrylic layer. The back panel, available in different colours ,is made from a rigid mono block with edges and angles precise to the millimetre.

    You can identify a professional by their attention to detail. With a brand new clean design, with no visible mounting elements, The Metal makes photography enjoyable as never before. The meticulous precision to detail ensures the wow ettect.

    From 695

  • Image of a mother and child printed onto la piece of leather wall art.

    THE LEATHER

    An elegant and modern style. The Leather wall art is unlike anything else in the world. Elevate your art and create an heirloom that will preserve your most important images and memories, and that will be cherished for future generations.

    Choose between Wood, Touch, Brilliant Linen, Matte Linen, and Maple to frame your leather piece and hang it directly onto the wall with the inbuilt moulded hanger allowing it to float perfectly.

    From 715

  • Image of a woman in a evening dress in a leather covered folio box on an easel

    THE FOLIO

    Simplicity has always been the best way to obtain pure elegance Not only does the Folio offer this, you’ll also appreciate its clean lines and elegant style.

    The Folio if offered in a whole range of fabrics including linens and Italian leathers to obtain a timeless result. You can also choose to upgrade to beautiful hand-tanned Sequoia leather with matching satin ribbon to stop everyone in their tracks.

    The Folio holds up to 20 images so you can fill it up in one trip of return for another session and add to it.

    From 575

  • Image of a leather bound journal style photo album

    THE STORYBOOK

    The Storybook offers a unique experience. Simple yet elegant, in this you will find a harmonious combination of colours and papers.

    Ideal for portraits of any kind, from engagement shoots to families, pets and much more. Let your fingertips enjoy the naturally textured surfaces, that speak to your heart.

    Made in premium hand-tanned Italian leather and printed onto handmade cotton Amalfi paper.

    From 595

  • Image of a woman printed on a glossy NFT credit card with a gold embossed envelope for delivery.

    THE DIGITAL

    Gone are the days of a USB stick that you would lose, break or just doesn't fit in any port on your computer anymore. The Digital allows us to deliver all your images on a handy business sized card which will fit in your purse allowing you to carry it with you everywhere.

    It gives you instant easy access to view, share and download your photos to your phone and computer. it also has one of the images from your session printed onto it so you can carry a memento of your portrait session with you at all times.

    Individual files start at £81 and are available in mini-collections of 3, 5 or 10 files only.

  • Image of 10" fine art prints in 14" black fine art mounts nd the corresponding felt embroidered bag for delivery.

    THE PRINT

    Our beautiful prints are 10” and are printed in Italy on gorgeous Fine Art paper. Why go to Italy? Because we want to offer you the very best and it is only out of the UK that we can reproduce colours in your images in such beautiful depth.

    Not only that, your images all come matted with a choice of a white or black matte, ready to frame if you so desire. They also have an amazing coating on that other Fine Art papers don’t have to make them more durable and to withstand the test of time.

    From 84

The photos from Claire’s shoot with my dog Buster are just beautiful, they capture who he is and his personality and are going to be very cherished in our new house. I’ve never had a photo shoot before and can’t express how relaxed and professional Claire is, I would recommend her to everyone!

— Sammy & Buster

I absolutely love the photos. I was so grateful that Claire suggested we go back to get the last few photos a few days later due to the lighting not being right for the first one, thank you! It was great to see the photos at the reveal session and even more exciting to have the photos delivered. I was so impressed with the relaxed yet professional manner that the photoshoot was conducted, and the quality of the photos which are all so atmospheric. I am already recommending Atelier Creative to my dog friends! Thanks!

— Claire & Wren

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • If we are going on location, we take your horse or dog to a location of your choice and go for a walk. I usually allow one to two hours in order for them to get comfortable with me, let our a little bit of steam walking and to make sure we get them in the perfect place and light for their photographs.

  • We will have a consultation prior to the shoot and decide upon a location that suits you and your style best. It could be a beach, an urban setting or in some of the glorious woodland we have around Norfolk. However, if you would prefer an indoor portrait session you can come to my studio instead. The choice is yous!

  • That's absolutely fine. The safety of your animal is the top priority for me and almost every single animal I have ever photographed has remained on lead - I'm just a nifty editor and can remove it easily! My recommendation is always that dogs wear a lead and collar rather than a harness for their shoot. If you don't have one, I always carry a slip lead with me in my ket bag, which can be used to get the best shots possible for you.

  • Before your session we can talk about everything that you might need during a consultation call. I would always say their favourite treats, toys or anything to get their attention when needed, water for them and, if they wear a harness usually, a slip lead. However, I do carry one in my kit you are most welcome to use.

  • Absolutely! I photograph people as well as pets and you are so welcome to join your pet in the images. Some people like to get the whole family in the shots and others like just a hint of them, such as their dog sitting next to their welly boots - the choices is yours! We can discuss this all during your consultation.

  • Please don't worry about this, a lot of dogs that I see are not perfectly mannered and that is absolutely fine. If they do have basic obedience training then this may help as we can have more control over the final images, but it's not a requirement and won't stop us getting some gorgeous images that you will love.

  • That's a normal occurrence in England so it's a problem that I'm used to dealing with. I will try to schedule your portrait session at a good time for everyone, including your dog, so we don't have burnt paws from the heat or soggy wet horses in the images. If the weather is not on our side, we will absolutely rearrange. I ask my Clients to keep the weekend free of the week that they have booked in for, so if we do have to move, if can be within a few days so you can still get your beautiful photos back in the same time frame that you anticipated.

  • Currently my session spaces are booked out 6-8 weeks in advance. If you would like to be placed on a cancellation waiting list I will contact you if any space becomes available sooner.

  • After booking deposits are non refundable, as I am holding the date for you and turning away other Clients. If you need to reschedule, please let me know at least 14 days in advance otherwise a £100 rescheduling fee will apply.

  • If you are running late, please call or text. Keep in mind that your portrait session time will be reduced if you arrive late and, if at sunset, we may have missed the best light.

  • We completely understand that everyone wants digital images these days and we offer digital options on 3, 5 or 10 images.

  • You will have print rights for personal use to all your purchased images. This means that you can print copies of your portraits up to the same size purchase, but you do not have the right to sell or publish them without permission.

  • A gift card is the perfect way to gift to anyone who is special to you. We sell all our cards wrapped in a beautiful box and bag, ready for gifting.

  • Yes, absolutely. I fully apprecaite that a custom portrait session is an investment and I work with clients of all kinds of budgets. I take credit cards and offer payment plans. Any purchases must be paid in full before they are sent to be printed.

  • Fill out the contact form, tell me a little bit about your photography needs and I'll get right back to you! I'd love to hear your ideas!

PORTRAIT SESSIONS

Black & white image of a woman wearing a large brimmed hat with the brim pulled down over her eyes. Taken in the studio by Norwich Women's Portrait Photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative.

FOR YOU

Image of a Springer Spaniel peeking through the bushes. Taken on location in Waterloo Park, Norwich by Dog Photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative.

FOR PETS

Image of a close up hand on mouse and keyboard in an office environment. Taken on location by Norwich Business Photographer Claire Howes, Atelier Creative.

FOR BUSINESS