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Here are a few tips that I thought are helpful and have been passing along to clients when they have me photograph their poochies. Hope they help you too!
- Bring lots of different toys- squeaky ones or noise makers will help get their attention!
- Lots of treats! Before the shoot, think about not feeding the dogs, so they will be hungry and respond to the treats.
- Run around with them and be active before the shoot - get as much energy out as possible so you can get some relaxed poses while they rest, then pump things up when the energy is back! Since dogs tend to like jumping in lakes, rolling around in mud, etc. it is better to get the relaxed poses at the beginning before you start running and playing with them.
- Think about bringing a thin, retractable leash. For places that do not let animals off-leash, this is the best way for the owner to hold the dog and not be in the portrait. It also is the easiest to Photoshop out if you want it to look like the dog is not on a leash.
If you think of more, let me know! I love learning new ways to take better pictures. Thanks!
~ Donna
C 2011 Donna Lawson Photography. Use and/or copies of this photograph are prohibited unless permission is given by Donna Lawson.
Feedback and comments are welcome by all. Please keep posts appropriate to topic and subject matter. Any post with vulgar or foul language/content will be deleted. Thank you.
Here are a few tips that I thought are helpful and have been passing along to clients when they have me photograph their poochies. Hope they help you too!
- Bring lots of different toys- squeaky ones or noise makers will help get their attention!
- Lots of treats! Before the shoot, think about not feeding the dogs, so they will be hungry and respond to the treats.
- Run around with them and be active before the shoot - get as much energy out as possible so you can get some relaxed poses while they rest, then pump things up when the energy is back! Since dogs tend to like jumping in lakes, rolling around in mud, etc. it is better to get the relaxed poses at the beginning before you start running and playing with them.
- Think about bringing a thin, retractable leash. For places that do not let animals off-leash, this is the best way for the owner to hold the dog and not be in the portrait. It also is the easiest to Photoshop out if you want it to look like the dog is not on a leash.
If you think of more, let me know! I love learning new ways to take better pictures. Thanks!
~ Donna
C 2011 Donna Lawson Photography. Use and/or copies of this photograph are prohibited unless permission is given by Donna Lawson.
Feedback and comments are welcome by all. Please keep posts appropriate to topic and subject matter. Any post with vulgar or foul language/content will be deleted. Thank you.
