How long will I be at the studio?
Plan on spending 30-60 minutes with us on the day of your portrait sitting.

Do I have to be in the pictures?
You don't have to be, but why not give it a try? Remember, you're free to chose whichever images you love and leave the rest behind.

What should I wear?
We suggest clothes that you feel comfortable and confident in. Solid colors work well. Jeans and textured clothing add warmth to the pictures. Please avoid clothes with logos, trademarks or bold patterns. Pay attention to your shoes (and your children's) as your feet will probably be in most of the photos. Great big white basketball shoes, for example, can be distracting.

My dog is aggressive. Will there be other dogs there?
We schedule portrait sessions with plenty of time in between so that animals that don't know each other do not meet. We therefore ask that you arrive on time and not early for your appointment. Please make us aware of any aggression issues your animal may have so that we can be sensitive to those concerns.

My dog is nervous/afraid of flash/won't sit still/not trained/etc., will that be a problem?
Few (if any) of our clients' animals are professionally trained. David has over 14 years of experience and he's woked with more than 5,000 dogs of many breeds. He has acquired effective techniques for working with various animal personalities, the most useful of which is having the patience of a saint. Some dogs have special needs, some have fears of being in a new place with a light that keeps flashing. David meets with you and your dog in our reception area before the photo session. He'll greet your dog and talk with you to create a reassuring atmosphere for you both. Once everyone is acquainted he will walk you into the studio to begin your sitting.

Should I get my dog groomed?
Grooming is a personal decision - you know how your dog will look his or her best - but please bathe your dog a day or two before your sitting. If you will be having your dog groomed, we recommend you also have that done a day or two before the sitting rather than on the same day as your sitting. A grooming and a portrait sitting on the same day can be a lot of stress for many dogs.

What if I have to reschedule?
Should you need to reschedule, we ask for one week's notice prior to your scheduled portrait appointment. A $50 rescheduling fee will be applied for reschedules with less than one week's notice.

Can you come to my house and take pictures?
Most of our portraits sittings take place in the studio where we have optimum control over lighting, setting and distractions. We can come to you, if you prefer. Our location sitting fee is $1,500 with a $1,500 print order minimum.

Can I have my proofs? Can we buy the proofs? How long do you keep the proofs/pictures?
Proofs remain the property of the studio. Proofs are not available for purchase but we will keep your images on file for future orders. David Sutton retains the copyright to all of his images.

When will my finished prints be ready?
Your finished prints will be ready 4 to 6 weeks after your print order consultation. However, our production cycle is compressed in November and December to accommodate holiday cards and gifts.

Do you offer framing?
We do not offer framing in-house but we have close relationships with some framers that have worked with our clients for years, and we will provide you with all their information.

Do you offer custom greeting cards?
We offer 5x7 and 5x5 folding greeting cards that include the photo/s of your choice and custom printed text. We include envelopes. Our custom cards come in sets of 25, and are priced at $120/set. To see our card oferings, click here.