A sitting fee is the cost of booking your session with Kindred Canine Photo, and for us that's $400. It covers Caitlin's time, the planning call, the session itself, and a guided viewing and ordering appointment afterward where you see your images before deciding on anything.

The sitting fee does not include albums, wall art, or prints. Those are chosen and purchased separately at your ordering session, based on what actually moves you when you see your dog's images. This is what's called an IPS, model, and it exists so you walk away with something real, not just a folder of files you'll never print.

A session with Kindred Canine Photo starts with a $400 sitting fee, and most clients invest additionally once albums and wall art are added. Because we use an in-person sales model, your final investment depends on what you choose at your ordering appointment, not a flat package price.

Instead of guessing what size canvas or which album will actually mean something in your home, you see everything in person, sized on your wall, before deciding. Clients in Saratoga Springs and within two hours of us tend to invest in pieces they'll have for decades, not a USB drive.

A FEW OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT your dog's session

Yes. Many clients spread out their investment in albums or wall art rather than paying all at once, especially when a piece is being custom sized for their home.

If a payment plan matters to you, ask Caitlin directly during your planning call. She'll walk you through what's available so there are no surprises at your ordering appointment.

Digital files sit unopened on a phone or a hard drive, and most people never print them. Kindred Canine Photo is built around giving you finished, gallery-worthy artwork and albums you'll actually see every day, not a download link.

You see your images large, in person, and choose the pieces that genuinely deserve wall space in your home. It costs more up front than a flash drive, but it's the difference between photos you have and art you live with.

Most clients book their dog photography session a few weeks out, especially if they want a specific season or a particular outdoor location. Saratoga Springs weather is unpredictable outside of a narrow window, so earlier booking gives you more flexibility.

If you have a specific date in mind, like a birthday or an anniversary of bringing your dog home, reach out as soon as you can. Sessions do fill, particularly in spring and fall when the light and foliage are at their best.

Simple is best. A well-fitted collar or thin leash are the easiest to remove in editing, and I recommend avoiding overly distracting patterns or accessories unless they’re meaningful to your dog’s personality. Let us know if you'd liek to keep the collar etc in the photo.

Bringing treats, water, and a favorite toy is always encouraged.

Simple is best. A well-fitted collar or beautiful leash photographs wonderfully, and I recommend avoiding overly distracting patterns or accessories unless they’re meaningful to your dog’s personality. Bringing treats, water, and a favorite toy is always encouraged.

After you reach out, Caitlin will follow up to schedule a short planning call. That call covers your dog's personality, your vision for the session, and whether a specific location makes sense.

From there, you'll pick a date, pay your sitting fee to hold it, and get details on how to prepare. It's a simple process built to feel personal from the very first conversation, not transactional.

From your session date to receiving finished artwork typically takes [insert your production timeline]. This includes your ordering appointment, where you choose your pieces, and the production time for custom albums or wall art.

Because everything is made to order, and often custom sized, the timeline is longer than a same-day digital download. What you get in return is artwork built specifically for your walls, not a generic print.

No, your dog does not need to be well trained. Kindred Canine Photo works with dogs exactly as they are, whether that's a calm senior or a wild, food-motivated puppy who's never held a sit for more than two seconds.

Caitlin's approach adapts to your dog's personality rather than forcing your dog to perform for the camera. The goal is authentic images of who your dog actually is, not a stiff, staged look. If your dog participates in agility trials, that energy is welcome too!

Yes, multiple dogs are always welcome. Whether documenting the bond between lifelong companions or your entire pack, sessions can be tailored to include each pet comfortably and naturally.

Yes — multiple dogs are welcome for an additional sitting fee. Whether documenting the bond between lifelong companions or your entire pack, sessions can be tailored to include each pet comfortably and naturally.

We typically deliver anywhere from 100-200 images. At your ordering appointment, Caitlin walks you through the best of your session, not dozens of near-duplicates, so the decision feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

The focus is quality over quantity. You're not scrolling through a huge gallery trying to guess what will look good on a wall. You're seeing curated, gallery-ready images and deciding which ones deserve a permanent place in your home.

Kindred Canine Photo is based in Saratoga Springs, New York, and we serve clients within about two hours of the city. That covers a wide range of settings, from the Saratoga Spa State Park to rural properties and everything in between.

If you're outside that two hour radius, reach out anyway. We do have a travel policy and Caitlin can let you know what's possible.

In most cases, yes, though the best locations are ones that reflect your dog's personality and fit within our Saratoga Springs service area. Caitlin will talk through location options with you on your planning call, whether that's a favorite trail, your backyard, or a specific spot with meaning to you.

Some locations require permits or have restrictions on commercial photography, so if you have a specific park or property in mind, mention it early. That way we can confirm it works before your session date.

If you're outside that two hour radius, reach out anyway and we'll let you know what's possible. 

Adirondack weather can shift quickly, especially in the shoulder seasons, so we build flexibility into scheduling when possible.

Rescheduling is far preferable to shooting in conditions that won't do your dog justice. A slightly delayed session is a small tradeoff for images you'll actually want on your wall.

Most Kindred Canine Photo sessions happen outdoors within our Saratoga Springs and Adirondack service area, since natural light and real environments tend to bring out a dog's true personality.

If an indoor or studio setting fits your vision better, mention it during your planning call so Caitlin can talk through what's possible.

Kindred Canine Photo is built entirely around finished, gallery-worthy artwork and albums, not digital file dumps or rushed, staged sessions. Every session is tailored to your dog's actual personality, and every image is chosen and printed with the same care a fine art photographer would give a family portrait.

The wall art and ordering session means you're never guessing what will look good on your wall. You see it sized and framed before you decide, which is a very different experience than downloading a folder of edited photos and figuring out printing on your own.

That's completely normal, and it's exactly what Caitlin plans for. Sessions are built around your dog's real behavior, whether that means working fast for a high-energy dog or slowing everything down for a nervous one.

There's no expectation of perfect obedience. Some of the most meaningful images come from a dog mid-zoomie or caught being exactly, imperfectly themselves.

That's completely fine, and it's actually the point of the design adn wall art session. Nothing is decided until your ordering appointment, when you can see your actual images in different sizes and formats before choosing anything.

Most people walk in unsure and walk out with a clear favorite, because seeing a large canvas of your dog on an actual wall hits differently than imagining it. There's no pressure to decide before you've seen what's possible. 

 Caitlin understands that dogs are family, and every situation is handled with care and flexibility, not rigid policy. If health is a concern for you, especially with a senior dog, mention it during your planning call so you know exactly what to expect.

A Kindred Canine Photo session is relaxed and built around your dog's real personality, not a rushed, staged shoot. We start with a planning call so Caitlin understands your dog before the camera ever comes out, then spend the session working at your dog's pace.

Sessions typically run 1-2 hours. Afterward, you'll meet for an ordering appointment where you see your images large on screen, get emotional all over again, and choose the album or wall art that fits your home. It's unhurried on both ends.