Pet photographers: help clients choose portraits and deliver their session

The key takeaway

For a pet session, a well-prepared gallery helps the owner choose portraits that feel right for them. On Pelli, you can present your images, collect favorites, and prepare delivery according to your package.

A raised ear, a familiar gaze, a run through the grass: your client sees what makes their companion unique in the photos. Your role also includes helping them choose among these moments, through a process as thoughtfully prepared as the session.

🐾 Prepare a selection that tells their companion’s story

Start with your initial edit. Keep different expressions and situations: a calm portrait, an image in motion, a moment with the owner. This variety gives meaning to the choice and showcases your work.

On Pelli, you can organize the session into folders. For a household with several animals, series you name yourself help the client find the right images straight away. A short session can also be browsed as one set.

Pelli’s online galleries let you present these images with access and interactions suited to your assignment. Choose a structure your client will understand on their first visit from a phone.

Explain selection before the gallery opens

Remind the client what the session includes: number of files, any prints, and the next step. The owner can then choose images with a clear idea of the expected result.

Suggest two passes: first browse the images and mark favorites, then compare the selected images. To use favorites, your client signs in by email. Then ask them to let you know when their choice is complete.

Choose an expression that represents the animal well.
Vary the framing between a close portrait and a wider scene.
Think about how the photo will be used: a screen, a frame, or a gift.

On Pelli, you can configure a selection limit, allow extra choices, and display a message or price according to your settings. Match these instructions to your offering to make the decision easier.

Example: guide the choice of five portraits

Example: your package includes five files. After a session with a dog, you prepare portraits, playtime images, and scenes with the owner. Your message asks for five favorites, encouraging a mix of moods.

If the client hesitates between two similar expressions, you can advise them based on the memory they want to keep. For feedback on an image, comments and drawn annotations let them indicate a detail. Agree on finishing touches before retouching.

Prepare delivery and additional keepsakes

Once the choice is confirmed, prepare exports and download settings. Explain which files are ready and how to retrieve them. You give the session a clear conclusion and make the images easier to use.

With the Pro or Ultra store, you can offer digital or physical products configured for your business. Present the format, price, and delivery of each product. Our guide to selling your photos online explores this step further.

For wildlife work intended for a publisher or exhibition, presenting a series meets a different need. Adapt the documents and agreed uses to that project rather than following the process for a pet owner’s session.

✨ Before sharing

Check the variety of the selection, the package reminder, favorite instructions, access, and downloads. Your client should know what to choose and what happens next.

Frequently asked questions

How many photos should I present?

Present a coherent series with useful variations. The number depends on the session and your offering; your edit should make choosing enjoyable.

How can I collect a finishing request?

Enable comments and invite the client to specify their request on the photo concerned. An annotation can indicate the area to examine.

How can I offer a print?

Configure a physical product in your Pro or Ultra store with its specifications and delivery terms.

With Pelli

Present portraits, collect choices, and prepare keepsakes through a clear client journey. Create your Pelli account.