How to photograph a dog. Part 1

Photography of pets is not always easy. Animals are unpredictable in their movements and it can sometimes be difficult to get them to pose, as you want. Photography of the dog can sometimes be time-consuming, and you need to be patience and have knowledge of the dog to be photographed. The dog will notice that you are irritated and angry, so work on the dog’s premises. Not work against the dog, but with the dog.

Environment
What you should think about to get good pictures is that the dog feels comfortable. Therefore, you may want to select areas where the dog feels well. About shooting inside or out is up to you and your dog. If the dog is calm and comfortable outdoors, it is preferable, because of the light. Take pictures in places without too many distractions, a cluttered background will get the animal to disappear. Is this hard, you can choose to go close and fill the entire screen with the dog’s body or it’s head. Feel free to use the zoom if you want some distance during the shooting and the animal might be unsafe. Or you can get to the funny photos with a wide angle.

Flash
The bright flashlight may frighten the dog. Photographers also outdoors, if possible, or indoors near a window. Avoid using too much flash as this can provide an undesirable effect as red eyes, and you can get to burn out the structure of fur.

What angle?
Photographers dog in the angle you want. High or low angle can create a fun effect, but in most cases, it may be best to take pictures from the dog’s own perspective. Try to get the dog’s attention, and you will get photos with good contact.

Take many photos
Dogs move fast and often unpredictable. Therefore, it is likely that many of the photos will be out of focus and blurred. Therefore, you may want to take many photos. Please also photos of the dog when the dog least expect it, often while eating, sleeping or playing. You will get exciting and natural images in which the dog is in his proper element. Are you looking for traditional portraits trying to capture the dog’s attention with a pipe toy, which can be purchased in a dog shop.