5 Stress-Relieving Tips

Pictures of your pet are fabulous – they help you create and remember fond memories of your loving furbaby. However, whether you're in the photos are not, this day can get very stressful, and we want to ensure this doesn’t happen. If you’re stressed, it will show, and your pet will feel it, too. We want your photos to be carefree and bring back happy memories when you look at them. Here are some tips you can use on picture day to help you relax:

1) Take some deep breaths

Deep breathing is a common relaxation method. It can quickly calm your stress level, and you can do it anywhere. Breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth, counting slowly in your head while letting it all out.

2) Laugh

Laughter is a great way to release tension. It will also help your family relax to get some genuine smiles. Have everyone pretend to laugh, and they will feel so ridiculous that they will actually laugh. This will ease everyone into relaxation mode.

3) Count down slowly (in your head) from 10

Take a deep breath between each number. If you’re still feeling super stressed, start the process over back at 10.

4) Distract yourself

If your furkid or human family members aren’t cooperating as you wish and you are getting stressed, suggest that we play a game or take a walk. This will let some of the energy out and also give us some good interacting photos. Before your session, think of a short game that your family and pet would enjoy – something like tag, fetch, or even dancing.

5) Give lots of XOs

Not only will these make for cute poses, but one of the most effective ways to relieve stress is to hug someone or kiss them. Gather your family in a big group hug, or give your pet a kiss and let your worries melt away.