--- title: "Behind the Lens: My Candid Pet Photography Process" description: "Curious how a pet photoshoot works? See how I use patience, treats, and a little bit of chaos to capture your dog or cat's true personality." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/behind-the-lens last_updated: 2025-08-31 --- # Behind the Lens: How I Capture Your Pet’s Personality Tribe Verified · 13 years capturing India's pets and rescues. By [Pragalbh](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth) · Studio in Mahadevapura, Bengaluru; Travels across India for shoots · ₹10K per session (estimate) Part of [Fine Art Pet Photography](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/gallery) Ever wonder what a pet photoshoot actually looks like? It is usually just me, on the ground, making weird noises while your dog debates whether I am a friend or just a giant toy. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A quick look at a day in the sun during an outdoor picnic shoot. It involves a lot of running, playing, and waiting for those perfect, candid moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac959bcb-2e01-471d-af93-071234baa3c5) - [Video: Behind the scenes of my adventure with Elfie in Goa. From car ferries to boat rides, we go wherever we need to for the shot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef0cc354-0150-426a-a60a-d5bda189ea6a) - [Video: A glimpse into my life as a foster dad. My home is my studio, and my walls are covered with the beautiful faces I've had the honor to photograph.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cacefcb0-c608-4c77-be49-6ee0c488e315) - [Video: Behind the scenes with Floyd the Belgian Malinois. It takes a great handler and a lot of patience to capture those incredible water action shots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab29f36d-c22d-4eb4-a8ff-50495366d4ab) - [Video: A promotional video for the "Petflix" themed calendar I shot for CARE, a local animal rescue. This project was a blast, combining my love for animals and pop culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19086592-0690-417f-9b78-e31fb6a81a55) - [Video: A behind-the-scenes look at my shoot with the majestic Himalayan Mastiffs in their natural environment. It was an unforgettable experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed44925f-e523-407c-b1b3-ae0d0f042006) - ![This is me, getting a little taste of my own medicine! Laika, my forever puppy, decided my beard needed some grooming.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cca6a6b4-91b0-470b-ab1a-fdec8e679aa9) - ![A self-portrait with my muse, Laika. After 13 years together, she's been the subject of countless photos and the inspiration for my entire career.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8a88e53-adc2-4389-98bb-6e8311b8403d) ## About Behind the Lens My process is rarely about getting your pet to sit still or pose. Instead, I spend the majority of our session on the floor, tossing high-value treats, using squeaky toys, and waiting for that split second when they stop being a model and start being themselves. Whether we are in a studio or an outdoor park in Bangalore, I let the animal set the pace. If they need to sniff the grass for ten minutes or take a water break, we take it. My job is to capture who they are, not just what they look like. Photography with animals is a practice in patience. My approach was forged through years of working with rescues, where you don't have the luxury of perfectly trained show dogs. I learned early on that if you force an interaction, the camera picks up the tension. If you let them roam, run, and explore, the camera picks up their soul. ### The Technical Side of Fun While the shoot itself is chaotic and messy, the 'fine art' aspect comes in during post-processing. Every image you receive goes through a rigorous editing process. I perform digital leash removal, fur detailing, and eye enhancement to ensure the final portrait is clean, high-resolution, and ready for print. This is the difference between a blurry phone snap and a piece of wall art you will be proud to hang in your home. ### Why I Work This Way I do not shoot against a backdrop of rules. My outdoor sessions are designed for movement—capturing that mid-sprint excitement or the quiet, steady gaze of a senior dog. For studio sessions, we keep it simple so the focus stays entirely on your pet's expression. Whether I am capturing a shy indie dog to help them find a forever home or creating a legacy portrait for a family, my goal remains the same: showing the world the individual behind the breed. ## About Pragalbh I am Pragalbh. I don’t just take photos; I tell stories, usually while covered in mud or dog hair. My sessions are designed for pets who can't sit still, which is all of them, really. [See all of Pragalbh's services](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth) ## More from Fine Art Pet Photography by Pragalbh - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/featured) - [Studio Paw-traits](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/studio-paw-traits) - [Outdoor Adventures](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/outdoor-adventures) - [Family & Me](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/family-me) - [The Heart of the Street: Indie Dogs & Rescues](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/the-heart-of-the-street-indie-dogs-rescues) - [Himalayan Tails](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/himalayan-tails) - [Feline Friends](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/feline-friends) - [From Photo to Painting](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/from-photo-to-painting) - [More Animal Friends](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/fine-art-pet-photography/more-animal-friends) ## More services by Pragalbh - [Commercial Pet Photography](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/commercial-pet-photography) - [Animal Rescue & Advocacy Photography](https://mytribe.in/pragalbhvashishth/animal-rescue-advocacy-photography) ## Similar work from other experts - [A Peek Behind My Pet Photoshoots](https://mytribe.in/woofwoofstories/pet-event-photography/behind-the-scenes) by WoofWoof Stories · Pet Event Photography · Shoots at client's location across India, including Pune, Mumbai, NCR, Bengaluru & Gujarat - [My Pet Photography Process: Real & Messy Moments](https://mytribe.in/pawparazzi.petphotography/pet-milestone-photography/behind-the-lens-my-process-stories) by Pawparazzi By Prathima · Pet Milestone Photography · Shoots at client locations across India - [Behind the Scenes: My Photography Process & Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/petphotographer.vaijayanthi/pet-photography/behind-the-scenes-my-process-philosophy) by Unfiltered by VB · Pet Photography · Shoots across Bengaluru and Pune - [A Day in My Life: My Photography Process](https://mytribe.in/stillsbyrohit/maternity-newborn-photography-with-pets/a-day-in-my-life) by Rohit · Maternity & Newborn Photography with Pets · Shoots at studios & client locations across Bengaluru, Luxembourg, and Dubai - [Behind the Scenes: Our Approach to Pet Photography](https://mytribe.in/sniff_stories.petphotography/pet-videography/building-trust-one-paw-at-a-time) by Sniff Stories · Pet Videography · Travels to client's location across India - [Goofy Treat-Catching & Majestic Pet Portraits](https://mytribe.in/oneshuttermomentpetphotography/themed-special-occasion-pet-photography/the-goofy-the-majestic-studio-portraits) by Priyanka · Themed & Special Occasion Pet Photography · Studio in Bengaluru; Travels to client's location in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad ## Book To book Pragalbh, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Fine%20Art%20Pet%20Photography%20by%20Pragalbh.) 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