Outdoor Dog Photoshoots - When is the best time of year?
I’m often asked when is the best time to book an outdoor photoshoot for a dog. Almost every season has something lovely to offer. Whether it’s shoots among the spring flowers, a summer beach shoot, autumn colours, or winter frosts and clear skies I can always find something to make your outdoor photoshoot special and create memorable images that you will treasure.
But some particular photo sessions that I offer - like dogs among the bluebells or the magnolia blosson shot - have a rather short time window and/or may involve a bit of travel. There’s nothing sadder than having to tell a client who’d set their heart on a particular shoot that they’ve missed the boat for a year. But with a bit of advance planning that needn’t happen.
Read on and let’s get something in the diary in good time if one of these shoots takes your fancy…
MAGNIFICENT MAGNOLIA
Where: Hampshire This is a one location shot. There are loads of magnolia up and down the country but few if any have blossom low enough to the ground to frame a little dog.
When: for one week in mid-late March
When to book: call me in early March to enquire about a shot. We’ll need to play it by ear a bit because the timing of the display depends a lot on spring weather.
The Bluebell Woods
Where: Surrey, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, and on request in Norfolk
I know lots of Surrey locations for bluebell shoots in and around my Richmond base. The iconic locations in Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Norfolk are a little further afield but offer some truly spectacular landscapes.
When: May, at best for a week or two
When to book: call in late April, or earlier if you can for shoots outside Surrey
AMONG THE POPPIES
Where: usually Hampshire, and Norfolk. The locations change from year to year but there are always plenty of lovely options about.
When: June
When to book: call in May - June and we’ll get something in the diary
LAVENDER FIELDS
Where: On request in Norfolk and Hertfordshire.
When: July
When to book: ideally call in June as the shoot will involve a bit of travel
I hope some of these options inspire you to get in touch in good time if you’d like your own dog to enjoy a photoshoot in one of these iconic locations. But don’t worry if you’ve missed the boat this year - there are scores of other less time-sensitive options for stunning outdoor locations and photoshoots among the flowers. Just get in touch and we can chat about the best options at your chosen time of year.