Euri. Photos by ©Brett Chisholm Photography
Houston-based photographer (and animal lover) Brett Chisholm has an impeccable reputation as a commercial photographer, but he also does a brilliant job as a pet photographer. Euri, the Houston Dogs Examiner’s English Cocker Spaniel, had the chance to receive the star treatment with a photo session by Chisholm, and even though this was Euri’s first professional shoot, Chisholm made Euri feel extremely comfortable.
In fact, meeting clients beforehand is one of Chisholm’s secrets to success. “I think taking that extra step makes all the difference in the world. Pets and people are both more comfortable in front of my lens, and that is of the utmost importance when taking a photo.” Chisholm believes it is essential to not only meet with the owner prior to the shoot, but the pet as well so they can form a bond.
According to Chisholm, the best success with pets is actually at their own home if they are not used to traveling or spending time out of their home. 
| Animal Lover and Advocate |
Chisholm is also a life-long animal lover and even serves on the honorary council for SNAP (Spay and Neuter Assistance Program). “When I moved to my current studio, I wanted to do a Grand Opening party. I chose to support SNAP because they are very close to my heart and every bit of support SNAP receives - large or small - goes directly to helping them end the animal overpopulation crisis in Houston."
Thanks to Chisholm, the “Snapshots” event raised just under $6,000. Since 2006 Chisholm has worked hard to grow that event to be SNAP’s largest event of the year where more than $50,000 is raised. And if that wasn’t enough, Chisholm also donates the photography for all of SNAP’s capital campaigns and press material.
Chisholm is also working with HAPI (Homeless Animal Partnership Initiative) and Friends of BARC (the Bureau for Animal Control and Regulation) to photograph their foster animals. This is a great way to capture the true personalities of the animals available for adoption and help raise awareness to prospective families. 
| Pet Photos |
If you are looking to add your family pet to a family portrait, there is no additional charge. If however, you want your pet to be the main star, Chisholm prefers to spend a few hours with pets so a bond can be created before he captures their essence. Chisholm brings his own equipment to your house so you don’t have to worry about your dog getting stressed in a studio.
| Appointments |
Chisholm can usually accommodate clients within seven to 10 days if they are flexible; however, if flexibility is not an option, plan on a minimum of two weeks during the week, and four to six weeks during the weekend.
| Commercial Clients |
Brett Chisholm’s work has appeared in print publications like Real Simple, USA Today, and People Magazine; and some of his clients include Hewlett Packard, Clear Channel, Coca-Cola, CHI, Hotel Icon, Mercedes-Benz, and Elaine Turner.
| Spring Pet Photography Special |
Chisholm is running a spring 2010 pet photography special from April through June. The cost is just $250, and 20% will go to benefit SNAP. The pet photo shoot includes one hour in the studio, 25 final images, and full printing rights - that's a savings of $350. This special is available four days of each month (April through June).
Dates in April:
• Sunday, April 11th
• Saturday, April 17th
• Wednesday, April 21st
• Tuesday, April 27th
* There is a waiting list forming for May and June so sign up now to take advantage of this amazing special.
| Cost |
The price for the full kit-and-caboodle which includes a three-hour photo session, a master disc with several hundred images (all that were taken the day of the shoot), one 8x10, and the rights to print the images for private home use is $750.
| Promotions |
Sign up for the Brett Chisholm Photography newsletter and you will be notified of the special promotions Chisholm runs. There is usually a summer and holiday promotion; and every holiday, Chisholm offers gift certificates for up to 50% off the published rates.
| Frames |
Fortunately for Chisholm’s clients, he has a plethora of product options including albums, books, canvas gallery wraps and gorgeous metallic prints. If a client wants an image framed, Chisholm belongs to an exclusive designer-only warehouse that does gallery quality archival framing at a savings that Chisholm passes onto the client directly.
| Studio |
Chisholm has had his own studio in Houston, TX for six years and shows no signs of slowing down. His studio is located at 1304 Malone St, Houston, TX, 77007 (at Washington and TC Jester, just behind El Tiempo Mexican restaurant).
To learn more about Brett Chisholm Photography, visit Brettchisholm.com.
*Photos by ©Brett Chisholm Photography.
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Comments
Brett really does fine work. Love these photos of your gorgeous Euri! He's a star. Should do dog modeling work!
Thanks for taking such nice photos of me Brett!
Wow! He does excellent work. I love that 3rd pic of E
Cool:)
What a beautiful dog you have! I have always loved the look of English spaniels. Great photography!
Taking pet photos can be very difficult - so is taking wildlife photos. Great info on a good photographer thanks
Takes a very special person to photograph animals well.TX for this info.
My hat goes off to Brett for his charity work! Great photos of Euri too!
OMG, I love the photos!
The spring special is a bargain with full printing rights.
He is so talented.
What wonderful work...love these photos...it looks like he has posed for many a photo...what a star. Great write up on the photographer...amazing work and talent!
What beautiful photographs.
Nice photography work!
Great photos of Euri! The photographer must love this job.
The photos are wonderful. It takes a lot of skill to work with animals and get such great results.
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Great photo of Euri. Obviously, I am in the wrong line of work!
excellent article thank you
That is a such a great idea, I need to find a local photog to get some great pics of my wonderful "dog" / third child.
Great pictures!!
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Gorgeous photos! Euri really is a star. :)
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Very cool!
Those are some beautiful photos.
Bobbi, you are lucky to have those fantastic professional photos of Euri. Brett Chisholm is so talented, thanks for sharing this.
Interesting piece, Bobbi. Thanks for the info.
OMG. Euri you are the man...you know how to work that camera, and those eyes - what can I say? :)
Interesting stuff! Looks like Brett does great work (and Euri is adorable) :-)
My kids had to go through all of Euri's photos on FB. They love your dog!!!=)
Brett is amazing. The photos are absolutely stunning!
Those are some lovely portraits you have there. What kind of spaniel is that? They are the prettiest dogs, and very friendly too. Great shots!
Those are some lovely portraits you have there. What kind of spaniel is that? They are the prettiest dogs, and very friendly too. Great shots! http://www.GildedSun.com
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