​​YOUR SESSION

How does it work?

We literally wait on the stairs of a ride while it ends and people get off. We then rush you onto the ride to sit with your pup or have your pup pose as fast as possible, while people are waiting in line to get on the ride next. We shoot quickly and jump off quickly and onto the next shot.

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We will decide on scenes when we scout the park before you arrive on shoot day. The Cotton Candy booth, Ticket Kiosk, Carnival Games are musts, in my book. We'll see once we get there (positioning, light, crowd, etc.)

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Please do not set your heart on getting on a ride. I will do my best to make that happen, but it depends on a lot of factors that are out of my control (how busy it is, how busy the ride we want is, how well-staffed they are that evening, who they can have running the ride, owner availability and more)

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WHAT YOU SHOULD WEAR

​Guidelines:

• No busy patterns/prints - the Carnival is busy enough

• Please do not wear a color that blends in with your dog

• NO NEON

• NO WORD SHIRTS (we want to see you and your dog, not read your shirt - let's keep the focus where we want it)

• NO SHORT SHORTS/SKIRTS/DRESSES (you will be posed sitting in the grass, on metal stairs, etc.)

• IF YOU DON'T LOVE it - DON'T WEAR IT - you want to look fabulous and be super comfy - take your time NOW to make plans for that.

  • Plan an outfit with layers in case it's cool or misty out​ - this way you can drop layers if it's warm and you won't have to figure out a whole new outfit last minute.

  • Sit, squat, bend forward - in front of a mirror!!! If you don't like what your outfit does (or you have to re-adjust things) - don't wear it!

  • Have sunglasses you like

• Your clothing should not restrict you from sitting or squatting.

• Your clothing should not attract or show a lot of dog hair

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WHAT YOUR DOG SHOULD WEAR

• A FITTED COLLAR (or harness) - Your dog CANNOT slip off their lead at the Carnival - please be SURE the collar or harness they are wearing is properly fitted:

  • Two-finger rule: Slide two fingers (flat) between the collar and your dog's neck.

    • If they fit snugly but comfortably, it's good (won't slip off, won't choke).

    • If only one finger fits → too tight.

    • If three+ fingers fit easily → too loose (dog can slip out).

  • Always check regularly as dogs gain/lose weight or grow.

  • Make sure you like the collar or harness, as they will not be removed in photoshop.

• Remove all poop bag dispensers and such

• Remove any extra tags you may not want in the photos

• NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES!

• NO BUNGEE LEASHES!!!​

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SHARE THE HONOR WITH US 

I cannot stress enough how special an opportunity we have, here.

 

What's the best chance we have of giving this special opportunity to more people and their pups in the future?

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PLEASE BE AWESOME

 

We thank you in advance for helping us do this!

Let's show everyone how great dogs are!

We'll be on our best behavior and we appreciate so much your being our fellow ambassadors (and embassadogs 😁)

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WHAT WE'LL HAVE WITH US

• WE WON'T HAVE A WAGON - we will only have a small backpack, so please travel lite

• Fake raffle tickets prop

• Maybe another surprise prop ;)

• Water bottles and a dog bowl.

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WHAT TO BRING INSIDE THE CARNIVAL

Only the bare minimum...you don't want to be carrying anything and we only have a backpack. You are able to go back to your car after the shoot and get whatever you need, then return to the Festival, if you'd like.​

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Some people bring a friend or family member to follow around and hold their stuff. You are welcome to do so.​​​​​​​​