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Dog
photo tips
For candid pictures
Dogs tend to be curious about the camera and
photographer,
and they move around a lot.
Have a friend distract the pooch, or use a toy.
Try to work without the dog noticing
you.
If you have a long telephoto, at least 100mm, you can step back
a ways and get good shots.
This will also help keep the background out of focus and keep the attention on the
dog.
Work quickly, and take lots of shots. It you try to bribe the dog with food, it may
backfire.
Once the dog knows you have treats it will keep "bugging" you. I usually just get all the shots, and then give a treat.
Formal posing
When I do a formal portrait session with a dog
I always try
to have an assistant.
Few dogs will sit still, and even if they do,
they'll rarely have the ideal
expression.
I get totally involved and focus on the dog's expression.
The camera shutter makes it APPEAR that the dog was sitting still.
Props can add a lot of interest and fun to the photo.
Use a whistle and make sounds to get the dog's ears to perk up.
Get in close to your subject ! It makes a big
difference.....
One more thing:
Dogs don't really understand people
language very well.
They do understand Body Language quite well, so you have to keep putting them into
the position you want them.
Be persistent, and eventually the dog will get the
message:
SIT STILL!
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