Session Inquiry
Thanks for your interest in PACKSHOOTERS! We offer a wide variety of sessions types for families, dogs, horses, commercial business owners, event planners, and so much more. No matter what you choose, Rick O’Leary, will be behind the lens for your session with us.
2024 Spring Photography Session Types:
-Artisan Session Dog + People
$600 includes up to two humans and two dogs.
Up to 30 minutes shoot time.
Includes ten high resolution images.
Additional images available to purchase for $40 each.
Your choice of Portrait and/or Action photography by Rick O’Leary.
-All Inclusive Signature Session Dog + People
$1,100 includes up to two humans and two dogs.
Up to 60 minutes shoot time.
All of the best images from your session in high resolution (typically 30-40).
Your choice of Portrait and/or Action photography by Rick O’Leary.
-The Wall Art Session Dog + People
$1,900 Includes everything from our all inclusive signature session and a large 24x36 statement piece for your home. Available in professional grade hand-crafted canvas, metal, or acrylic finishes.
We will prepare your selected image for printing, manage the entire process with our lab, and deliver your custom wall art ready to hang in your home.
$20% off our full line of other products
-Onion Creek In-Water Adventure Dog Photography Shoot (Limited availability and pricing varies)
Ask about our unique In-Water Fast Action and Adventure Dog Photography Experience at beautiful Onion Creek. Photographer, Rick O’Leary, will be in the water with your dogs to capture the best and most exciting live action and portrait shots.
-Other Custom Sessions include (Pricing Varies):
Horse Photography - Live action or Portrait.
Corporate and Commercial Bookings - Employee Events, Product Launches, Web Site Content, Holiday Themes, and more.
End of Life Pet Photography - Documented with care and compassion to memorialize your pets.
Special Requests - PACKSHOOTERS loves special requests and special events - just ask and we will help you plan something special.
*We use a variety of preferred locations for our sessions. Please contact us to discuss. Additional travel fee may apply for certain bookings. Pricing is subject to change depending on number of subjects and other circumstances.
Products Overview
Frameless Wall Art
Wall art styles include vivid metals, contemporary acrylic, and traditional canvas.
Our passion to capture and deliver stunning photography of your pets shows through in everything we produce. These incredible life-like images are designed and produced to take center stage in your home through ready-to-hang custom wall art, offered in a variety of materials and sizes.
Gallery Collections
Many of our customers display multiple pieces of wall art chosen from Signature Session images. Wall groupings make an especially impactful statement.
Choose from a variety of pre-designed options, or let us create a custom design for your unique space. Gallery collections are available in any of the wall art style options. Pricing varies.
Digital Files
Our premium digital files are non-watermarked, maximum full resolution, and delivered in JPEG format.
FAQs
Why should I choose PACKSHOOTERS® over other pet photographers?
PACKSHOOTERS® specializes in contemporary on-location pet photography products and services for pack animals, especially dogs and horses, and their people. From supercharged high-energy pups to easygoing breeds, we capture the distinctive personality of your pet to give you the finest selection of images and artwork to choose from.
Where are you located?
PACKSHOOTERS is located in Southeast Austin, Texas.
Do you photograph pets other than dogs and horses?
We are currently only booking 2023 sessions for dogs and horses.
Do you shoot groups of animals?
We love shooting large animal packs! Contact us to talk about your animals and discuss pricing.
Who will be my photographer?
Rick O’Leary is the founder and lead PACKSHOOTERS photographer. He will be photographing your session.
Do you speak languages other than English?
We are delighted to accommodate both English and Spanish speaking clients.
Your Photo Session
What should I bring to the photo session?
We always have lots of dog treats, squeakers, collars, leashes, noisemakers, and gallons of water on hand. But no one knows your pet better than you, so here are some suggestions to help the session go smoothly:
Yummy treats. If your dog is motivated by food, it’s always helpful to have some of his/her favorite treats on hand, broken up into small pieces for frequent rewards.
Your best collar! We love cool collars that reflect your dog’s personality and sense of style.
Any favorite squeaky toys that will get those ears to perk up and help keep your dog’s attention when needed.
Frisbees, tennis balls, Chuck-It’s, and anything else your dog loves to chase.
At what time of day will my session take place?
Natural light is an important component of a good photo shoot. In general, most of our sessions take place mid to late afternoon. During the summer months, we also offer early morning sessions.
How many people and animals are allowed to participate in my photo session?
Because we are focused on your dogs and horses being the stars of the show, we ask that no more than two people and two dogs or horses attend a typical session. If you are interested in a large family or group shoot, or have more than two pets, please contact us so we can work out a special plan for you.
Can I bring my own camera to the shoot?
Please don’t. We prefer that your full attention be given to our photographer and your pet during the shoot.
What if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
It’s important to capture the best images we can the day of your photo shoot. If we have a forecast for heavy rain, damaging winds, or general unstable weather we will reschedule accordingly.
Pricing
How much do you charge?
Contact us here for more details on pricing.
When will I receive my finished artwork?
Artwork is delivered approximately four-six weeks after you place your order.
Is leash removal included in my photos after my session?
No it is not. Leash removal is a very timely process. We are happy to offer this for our clients but do charge a premium for it. Please inquire for more details.
Pet Behavior
My dog can’t be off leash. Is that OK?
Absolutely. Most of our clients have their dogs on leash during the photo session, either because the location requires it, or there is a road nearby, or their dogs do not have a reliable recall. Safety always comes first.
My dog is comfortable both on and off leash. What do you recommend?
We only recommend dogs be off leash in safe wide open areas such as large parks, creeks, rivers, and so on. For city photos many of our clients enjoy the look of their dogs with their favorite collars and leashes on, which adds artistic merit to your images. If you are inclined to want your images to be leash-free, we recommend bringing a thin leash or long line so we can remove it in post processing (additional fees may apply).
What if my dog is nervous, timid, fearful, or anxious? Can we still book a session?
Yes. We will do everything we can to ensure your pup feels at ease with us. We can also find quiet locations without too many distractions or situations that might make your pet uneasy. With patience and other techniques that give us greater separation from your pet, we can have a very successful photo shoot. However, if we feel that we or your dog are in danger of any sort, or if your pet becomes aggressive, we reserve the right, at our discretion, to cancel the session.
