Engagement photo sessions are inherently adorable. Whether you shoot them in the park, at a coffee shop, or in your home, the excitement of your upcoming wedding seems to shine through every photo. The only thing that can push the cuteness over the top is including your pet into your engagement session.
Including your beloved dog or cat into your photos may seem like a no-brainer, especially if they’re a huge part of your relationship. But the logistics of taking photographs with your pet are more complicated than just putting them in front of the camera. If you’re thinking about taking engagement photos with your furry family member, here are a few tips on prepping them in order to get the best shots possible.
1. Give Your Pet Lots of Exercise Before the Photo Shoot We all know that our animals are much calmer once they’ve had a ton of exercise, especially if they are young. If your dog or cat has a lot of energy, make sure you help them get all of that out before your engagement photo session. Take them on a long walk, break out the laser pointer, or run around with them in the backyard to really tire them out. Of course you don’t want to overdo it, but the goal is to get them tired!
2. Go Somewhere Your Dog Feels Comfortable

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