If you want to commission Mike to undertake a portrait, the process is as follows:

• First contact him either by e-mail or phone (details on the Contact  page).
• He will get back to you to discuss your requirements, and to arrange a day and time to take photographs.
• On the agreed day, Mike will come to take photographs of your horse or dog, usually about 150 of each animal. Remember to have an additional person present, as it needs one to hold the subject, another to attract its attention, and then Mike to take the photos!
• When he take the photos, he take a 25% deposit, cash or cheque only - he doesn’t take plastic.
• If you agree to avoid the Christmas rush and have the work completed either before October 31st 2011 or after January 7th 2012, there is at least 10% discount. What’s more, If the photos are taken at a show or event where he has a stand, then you will receive a further £40 discount. Prices of horse and dog portraits by Mike Haken.
• When its finished, Mike will deliver the portrait personally before the agreed completion date, although where that’s not possible, it will be posted to you, securely packaged and fully insured.
• And remember, Mike give an absolute guarantee to every customer that if you’re not delighted with the finished work, you’re under no obligation to buy and he will even give you your deposit back! In five and a half years, of professional work, he has never had a portrait of a horse or dog rejected.