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Oh My Dog SuppliesDog Articles & TipsGeneral Dog TalkA Few Tips for Taking Beautiful Dog Photos

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A Few Tips for Taking Beautiful Dog Photos

Thursday, December 11, 2008 | Printer Friendly Printer Friendly

One way to save a few great memories of your own dog is by taking photographs that include it as well. Everyone has family photos - shouldn’t your pet be included in those memories as well? The process of taking pictures that include your beloved family dog is only one way of preserving those great lasting memories for the whole family down the road.

Whenever you plan on taking pictures of your dog and your family members at the same time there are a few tricks of the trade to remember. It can easily be said that taking professional looking pictures including dogs is an art form. I would definitely agree to that.

Pictures taken indoors are definitely a treat whenever the owners and dog are situated in their own environment. This one simple fact allows the dog to be more comfortable and makes for a easier picture taking process, producing photos that are both memorable and very professional looking. The best pictures are ones in which the finished product shows your pets personality.

It is very important for all members of the family to keep in mind that the dog will react to whatever they are doing. If more than one family member suddenly tries to “control” the dog from various angles or settings then the dog could easily get confused or overwhelmed. Whenever too many people get involved in trying to control the situation everything will go wrong.

Important tip: I have taken several pictures of dogs with their owners in the past and it is always best when the owner almost acts as if their pet wasn’t even around. Here’s what I mean by that -  the owner needs to stay posed for the camera while the photographer or a helper takes charge of what the dog is doing. If the dog can keep its’ attention on one single person then it is a whole lot easier to get a great picture.

Taking action shots is something different all together but again, the best thing is to let the dog be itself. It doesn’t matter if it is playing by itself, with another dog or pet, or even with its owner, but you’ll need a good fast camera to capture those special moments. The mere act of the dog playing naturally will allow their own individual personalities to shine right through.

Photos taken outside can really show off your dogs personality and athleticism. Many people find that by posing their dogs outside or capturing photos of their dogs laying down, sitting by the tree, lounging with a family member or just romping around brings out that special look not always easy to capture but priceless when you do.

It is very important to realize that taking professional looking pictures isn’t overly hard to do but the key is to remember that it may take several shots in a session to get the look you want. If your camera has the capability to take multiple shots in fast succession then you may have even more success in capturing that special shot than by placing all your hopes on one individual photo.

It is also important to remember to give your dog breaks as needed during the photo shoot. Once your dog has had a bit of rest and is ready for more pictures then you can start taking them again. Whatever you decide, having personal pictures of your dog are memories that will last you a lifetime.


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