India's No. 1 Pet Photography Company
Woofs & Wags!
Welcome to Pawparazzi!
I'm Prathima & I HAVE THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD!
If you're looking for someone who understands & loves your pet just as much as you do...
Someone who loves sloppy kisses, muddy paw prints on their clothes & who proudly sports dog fur all over them...
Someone who embraces the chaos with laughter & treats your dog as their own...
Then you've come to the right person!
My specialty lies in capturing your pets' true personality & the relationship you share with them, giving you memories that you'll cherish fur-ever!
I promise, you are going to have the best time ever!
13
Years as a photographer
5
Years as a Pet Photographer
450+
Happy dogs photographed
375+
Families' precious moments captured
The Experience
The Pawparazzi Experience aims to capture everything that you love about your pets & the relationship that you share with them.
Choose from locations like a park, the beach or even the comfort of your home and we’ll spend a morning together, creating fun running shots, beautiful individual portraits with your pets & candid photos with your family!
You & your pet are going to have the experience of a lifetime!
At Pawparazzi, we pride ourselves with being able to work with any breed, personality, temperament, level of training, past trauma etc…Whether you have a Golden Retriever, a Chihuahua or even an Indie!
So, don’t worry if your pupper doesn’t get along with people immediately, doesn’t know the basic commands, or is extremely skittish!
It’s totally alright!
I'm here to help & so excited to get to know them!
Sessions
There are 4 steps that we follow at Pawparazzi to ensure that you & your fur-baby are comfortable and have a wonderful experience before, during & after your photoshoot!
A beautiful place to store your priceless memories from the shoot.
Included in the boxes are:-
Prints framed with a Matte to prevent them from bending.
Framed photos (as chosen by you)
&
a special gift from our side for your pupper!
Prints & Frame
In a world where Google Photos has to remind you of a photo you took 4 years ago, printing has become more important than ever!
You're paying for a beautiful shoot, you should be able to look at your photos at any point in time & cherish your fur-baby without having to scroll through thousands of photos in your photo library!
At Pawparazzi, each shoot comes with a set of prints & frames that are included in the package cost!
What if we don't have enough wall space? That's alright! We can always give you framed prints that you can place on your study table/dining table!
Can we substitute the prints for extra photos? Unfortunately, we don't substitute the prints for extra edited imagse. If you would like to opt out of the print & frame option, that's totally okay! But that would not change the package cost.
Can we customise the look & feel of the frame? At Pawparazzi, we have our own standard frame design. We give either White or Black to choose from. Our prints are 8"x12" in size & come with a 2" white Matte around it. If you would like a different size / colour of frame, you can always let us know! Any customisation would come at an extra cost!
"We had a fantastic experience with Prathima. Our Indie dogs who get distracted by the slightest thing, were captured in lovely pictures, even though we were in an unfamiliar park full of people, dogs and cats.
Kudos to Prathima for not giving up and being super patient with them!
We now have a set of lovely pictures which we will treasure all our life."
- Sohan Upadhyay
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we get RAW / Unedited images from the shoot? At Pawparazzi we DO NOT give RAW images. This is a non-negotiable clause & something that you would have to agree too before booking a shoot with us.
What kind of photos will we take during the session? Our shoots are all about the relationship that you share with your pet & capturing THEIR personality. So it's all about variety! From silly action photos, to formal family portraits to heartfelt cuddly photos, we'll let your pet lead the shoot!
Does my dog need to be trained? Nope! Hehehe, 95% of the dogs I photograph are adorable goofballs! Over the course of 4 years, I have learnt all sorts of tricks to get the best out of your dog, so don't worry if they are a little wacko hahaha! They just need to be themselves - I’ll take care of the rest!
Can you photograph our hooman kids with our furkids? OFCOURSE! Yes, please! Some of my FAVOURITE kinds of sessions are newborn / toddler sessions with doggos!
Should we get in the photos too? I highly recommend that you do. I know that some of you might be feeling nervous about getting in front of the camera (and trust me - I'm the same way!). But here’s the thing. You are the most important part of your pet’s life. And Pawparazzi focusses on the relationship that you share WITH THEM. So it only makes sense that we capture and celebrate that bond. I'll help you focus on that & don't worry, you're going to have the most wonderful time, I promise!
My pet is shy / anxious / reactive. Are photos impossible? Not at all! I’ve photographed plenty of dogs with various temperaments & history of trauma over the last few years. I always adapt my approach to suit the needs of the animal I’m photographing - for example, I tend to have PRE-SHOOT MEETINGS for Indies / reactive / shy dogs who take a lot of time to get to know people. I lay out all of my equipment & let them take their time in approaching me. This helps me build their trust & translates very well when we start the shoot. Please just get in touch and we can come up with a suitable plan for your pets.
My late dog Pax was the inspiration on starting Pawparazzi. Had I not taken those bajillion photos of him, I don't think I would have been able to push through his painful death.
He was my first dog & we lost him too early.
Getting through such a time was really hard on all of us.
One day, I decided to make a frame in memory of him with his paw print, photo & collar.
I had been going through his photos for hours to find the perfect one, and that's when I realised that the images helped me relive is LIFE & not his painful death.
That, no matter what happened in the end, he was a HAPPY BOI & he loved his life with us.
That's when it clicked for me
"There must be others who are going through the same thing, but don't have great photos of their lovely pets to cherish.
Locations
Having photographed dogs for the last 4 years all across India has allowed me to identify the best locations. There are some tried and tested spots that I have stored away that have been carefully picked because they guarantee lots of variety, colour, great lighting and most importantly - an awesome experience for you and your dog as they are secluded, secret spots!
For our shoots, there are 3 options of locations you can choose from depending on your dog's comfort level. The comfort of your own home, a park or a garden or a studio shoot set up!
[please note: All dogs, regardless of training level, are to be kept on-leash for outdoor locations. Digital "leash removal" is all part of the service, so being on lead won't impact your final photographs.]
Comfort of your own home
There’s nothing more annoying than coming home & having to wash your pupper ALL OVER AGAIN after stepping out because they decided that they smell better if they rub themselves in mud or even better - poop! Hahaha, you can't help but laugh it off, but that doesn't make it any easier!
If your pup :-
- gets easily distracted outdoors,
- loves getting dirty (when you don’t want them to)
- is scared of new spaces or is wary of strangers then our AT HOME SHOOTS are the best choice for you!
No mess or stress, for you or your pupper!
Apart from all the chaos, shooting at home also adds the personality of your living space to the photographs, depicting who YOU are even more! For some dogs especially, shooting in their safe space helps them relaxed & be more comfortable with the whole process.
The photographs are more cuddly, cozy & have a vibe to them that you can't recreate anywhere else.
Park / Garden
On the other hand, there’s no better feeling than to see your dog have the time of their life in a safe space. Their ears flapping & tongue hanging out of their mouth as they bounce towards you in pure joy. 🐕
Over the years we have discovered some locations that are secluded, to make sure your pup isn't distracted or bothered by anyone else.
During our discussions for ideas of the shoot, I will send you images of the locations for you to choose from!
If your pup :-
- is highly energetic,
- loves getting dirty,
- needs space to run around & expend his/her boundless energy,
- is an adventurer, then our OUTDOOR FAMILY SHOOTS are the best choice for you!
With a picnic set-up 🧺 complete with a picnic basket, a picnic rug, a bubble machine, funky props (completely arranged by us), all you have to do is show up at the location, bring some toys for your dog to play with & have a great time!
Studio Set Up
Our studio pet photography sessions are designed to capture your pet’s funky personality against coloured backdrops. The comfort of your pet is of our utmost important, hence, we will do the whole studio set up in the comfort of your home!
The set up time would be around 20 minutes we can include this type of shoot along with your Indoor/at home shoot at an extra cost!
The benefits of doing this in a space which your pet is known to & comfortable in helps with us getting the most natural, fun & funky photographs of them!
Check out some photos from these shoots!
We will bring along a whole bunch of fun props like hats, bubble machine, sunglasses, confetti (safe for dogs of course), rugs etc to make sure you get the best output!
"I reached out to her very early on in my pregnancy for a maternity shoot with Miso. She told me it was quite early and it would be best to have the shoot later in my third trimester. 6 months later, she remembered and reached out to me, even before I did!!! That is an amazing level of professional commitment.
On the day of our shoot, we couldn't get Miso to sit or stay. He was way tooooo excited. Prathima handled him so well and made it all look like play. She had props ready and knew exactly how to capture the best of Miso.
I might just have a wall dedicated to her pictures of Miso. That's how much we love them!
Always a pleasure working with Prathima. I'd recommend her to help you preserve memories of your fur baby."
- Sindhuja