Fall Dog Photography Sessions

Chantell Schulz • August 12, 2026

Fall is one of my favourite times of year for dog photography. The changing leaves, warm golden light, and beautiful colours make the perfect backdrop for photos that feel cozy, colourful, and full of personality.

This year, I’ll be offering both fall mini sessions and full dog photography sessions throughout Calgary.

Fall Mini Sessions

My fall mini sessions are perfect if you’re looking for a shorter, more affordable way to capture your dog surrounded by all those beautiful autumn colours.


Fall Minis: $175

  • 20-minute session
  • 3 edited digital photos
  • 1 dog per time slot
  • Add a second dog for $50
  • Maximum of 2 dogs per time slot


These sessions are short and sweet, making them a great option for dogs who don’t need a lot of time in front of the camera.

Fall Full Sessions

If you want more time, more variety, or have multiple dogs, my full sessions give us plenty of room to create a wider collection of images.

Full Sessions: Starting at $500

  • Full-length photography session
  • 10-20 edited digital photos(depending on package)
  • 2–5 dogs included(depending on package)
  • More time to explore the location
  • More variety in your final gallery


Full sessions give us more time to capture your dog’s personality, explore the location, and create a variety of beautiful images without feeling rushed.

When Are Fall Sessions?

The tricky part about fall photography is that the leaves don’t follow a calendar!


I’ll be watching the trees closely and will post my fall session dates once I start seeing the leaves change colour so I can make sure the timing is just right.


Fall is a short window, so if you’ve been dreaming of beautiful photos of your dog surrounded by colourful autumn leaves, keep an eye out for the dates!

How Do I Book a Fall Session?

Once the fall session dates are announced, booking will open for both mini sessions and full sessions.


I’ll share the available dates and times so you can choose the session that works best for you and your dog. Since fall only lasts for a short time, spots will be super limited.


Want to be the first to know when dates are announced? Contact through my contact form to be added to my fall session waitlist!

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