Thank you for booking your VIP Pet Portrait Experience Session at Pingoy Portrait Studio! We are so excited to see you! Please read the page below for important information regarding your session.

What to Expect:

5 to 10 minutes before your session you will arrive at our studio and text 219-258-4747 that you have arrived. Please wait in the parking lot until we confirm that you can come up. Once you enter our studio you will receive a warm welcome and the fun begins! First we will get your little one ready and dressed for the shoot.

Getting Ready:

Please arrive with your pet(s) on a leash as you enter the studio. We will have you sign in at the reception desk when you arrive. You are welcome to bring any cute accessories or outfits for your pet if you so wish. We do not provide wardrobe for pets or families. We also welcome you to bring with you any favorite treats or toys for your furbaby to feel comfortable in the new environment or to encourage them to give us that perfect smile. Your session begins with your photoshoot where we take a variety of poses that you will be sure to love. After the photoshoot which lasts approximate 20-25 minutes, you can take short break of about 10-15 minutes while we load up your images for your presentation. During this time you may walk your dog outside or rest in our waiting room. There is some small grass in the front of our building or even a public park behind our building if needed. Please be responsible to pick up any doggie droppings with your own disposable bags.

The Reveal:

Once ready, your family will be called into our state of the art presentation room where you will get to enjoy a slideshow of your images set to music. Watch and enjoy your beautifully captured images! After the slideshow children are invited into the waiting room where children’s movies, snacks and little activities are also provided, fully supervised by our receptionist while you pick your favorite images and place your heirloom artwork order at your relaxed ordering session.

More than just pictures…this is Art

We are a Fine Art portrait studio so we specialize in creating beautiful and timeless art pieces from photographs. Our studio’s artwork has won multiple awards and has been featured all over the world, and this same specialized art will be provided just for you! Our Wall Art, personalized storybook album, and Fine Art Prints are our best sellers and we know you will be astounded at how unique and one-of-a-kind they are! These are pieces that can be treasured year after year capturing this special and fleeting moment in time where the beauty, innocence and cuteness of furbabies is captured!

Please view our video message of the special type of work we do!

Investment:

Although no purchase is necessary, most people fall in love with what we create which is truly unlike any other pictures you have seen before. We specialize in heirloom keepsake albums and portrait wall art. This amazing portrait experience will transport your children through many magical memories in their imagination! Therefore, you may opt to purchase some items as a remembrance of such a special occasion. Mary Grace is an award-winning photographer who applies one of a kind artistry to the images — once you see the artwork in person you will be amazed at what your children look like.

Our portraits start at $500, and our signature wall art starts at $1,500. Some families spend $500, while others spend $5,000. We have a great selection of products that work for a variety of budgets and tastes, and have discounts up to 20% off for bundled collections, with added bonus items included that when combined can reach over 50% off regular prices.

We specialize in printed artwork, however digital image purchases are also an option. Digital Images are also included as a gift with a purchase investment of any collection.

Additional Information:

As this is a private experience only one family will be allowed in the studio at a time so it is very important to be on time. Once you arrive to the building please text us at 219-258-4747 from the parking lot and wait in your vehicle until we tell you we are ready for you to come up. Please do not come into the studio until we have texted to do so.

FAQs

How much is the session fee?:

The refundable session fee is currently $100 for weekday sessions or $150 for weekend sessions. The session fee is per immediate family, and is fully refunded back to you at your session, unless you do not show up. Siblings are included for free! However, cousins or friends would need to book with a separate session fee.

What is included?:

As a chosen candidate for this event your child(ren) will receive:

A 1 hour private portrait experience in our Fine Art Studio.

One Limited Edition 10″ Fine Art Portrait ($500 value)

A potential feature in our VIP Pets Project

Our award-winning photography studio captures the special moments!

Your precious pet will be treated like the little prince or princess that they are!

No Prints or Digitals are included in this session however you may use your gift value of $500 toward something else if you like. Prints, Wall Art, and our all-time most popular product, the Storybook Album, are available for purchase at your ordering session which takes place immediately after your shoot. No purchase is necessary.

Do you sell a disk of images?:

We do not sell disks. However if you go through our Create Your Own Collection, all of your digital images are given as a gift and are sent to you via download link completely complimentary.

Where are you located?:

We are located at 9321 Wicker Avenue, Saint John, Indiana 46373 in the same building as AVGO Restaurant. Our studio is located on the 2nd floor to the left, next to the women’s bathroom. Once you arrive to the parking lot please text us at 219-258-4747 to let us know and we will inform you once to come upstairs :).

What is the turn-around time for art pieces?:

Due to the custom nature of our printed artwork, production and shipment will take roughly 6-8 weeks.

What is your late/cancel/reschedule policy?:

Our sessions are booked back to back all day long with full schedules. Because of this you must be on time for your appointment or risk forfeiting it. Any reschedule must be done at least 14 days prior to your appointment if there is an available date available, otherwise if it is less than 14 days a $75 rescheduling fee will be charged. The session is 100% non-refundable. If you need to cancel your session for any reason you forfeit your session retainer.

How long will we be at your studio?:

We have allotted 2 hours for your family. We do not plan to get backed up but it can happen if a previous session is late or takes too long in the ordering room, etc. This is why we cannot guarantee an appointment if you are late and why we ask that you come prepared to place your order.