You can book a shoot by sending me an email, or filling out the contact form on my website. Your booking will only be confirmed once you receive a booking confirmation email. This is sent once a non-refundable retainer has been paid and my standard agreement has been signed. 

We have a few protocols in place to counteract reactivity and to ensure the safety for all involved.

My remote locations and shooting times will generally lead to a quiet and easy going environment for your dog. I do not expect them to be let off leash at any time, especially if strict leash laws apply. Please make sure that your dog wears a low profile collar and NOT a harness. If he needs to wear a harness to get to location, swap it out for a collar once we get there. 

We work with treats to gain your dog’s trust, and will take breaks if we notice any sign of stress. With the exception of very aggressive dogs, your dog is welcome and we will take every precaution necessary to keep him under threshold. 

We will shoot come sunshine or stormy weather!

However, if we are experiencing severe weather resulting in unsafe shooting conditions, we will reschedule your shoot to the next available booking date at no additional charge. 

Have a look at my handy prep guide for information on what to wear for the humans. 

Please make sure you have a collar for your dog. If he needs to wear a harness to get to location, swap it out for a collar once we get there. 

Unfortunately not. It takes a lot of consideration and time to find the right setting, wait for the right light, and capture the right moment for the portrait sessions. It is beyond the scope of what I can provide in the short amount of time we have for the specific sessions to include multiple people/dogs. 

After the shoot, your proofing gallery will be ready within the first 7 days in the form of an online gallery. Here you can pick your favorite images with the option to purchase additional photos.

Once chosen, your photos will be edited which can take anywhere between 2-4 weeks, depending on current work load. You will be given a new online gallery for you to download and share your photos with friends and family. Complimentary shoots or Model Calls may have a longer turn-around time.

Absolutely! I am happy to meet you and your pup in a location closest to Calgary. I do plan on being able to accommodate shoots within the City of Calgary as soon as 2024.

You will receive fully edited High resolution JPG images, as well as social media files for sharing online. I do not release un-edited photos or RAW images.

Booking a shoot with me will include photos for private use only. For commercial work, please contact me!

By booking a shoot with Melissa Pohl Photography, you acknowledge and accept the following conditions. You hereby waive, release, and discharge Melissa Pohl and all her affiliates, from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur at the Shoot.

Melissa Pohl and her associates or employees are not responsible for any injuries inflicted upon any participating parties.