Tips for Great Dog Pictures
For those who have a dog the chances are you have some photos of your favorite little friend. You may even understand how challenging it may be to get a good picture of your dog. As soon as you take out your camera it feels like some dogs start turning their backsides to you. Other dogs begin strolling toward the camera to investigate which means all your photos are close-ups of their noses. And some owners only manage to get photos of their dogs sprinting through the background. Do not lose faith! Here are some tips for getting great pictures of your dog.
1. Plan in advance. To obtain some great photos of your dog you should do just a little strategic planning. Meaning allowing your dog to get familiar with the camera. If you only bring out your camera a few minutes before you want to take a photo your dog is likely to walk straight to your camera to examine it. Rather, take your camera out and allow your dog to get used to it. Take the camera out frequently. Wear it a while. This way your dog will be familiar with it and will act naturally. You ought to also take into account some other factors prior to taking photos. Is your dog wound up and zooming around? Then be in position for his action shots. Is he being lazy and mellow? Get in the best places to take those shots.
2. Take plenty of photos. If you take only a few photos of your dog you might get lucky and get a great photo but you are more likely to get great pictures if you put aside some time and take a lot of photos. You’ll be able to catch your dog doing all sorts of cool things and his personality will truly emerge in the photos.
3. Think about the angle. Some of the best dog pictures are often taken at your dog’s level. A lot of people take pictures standing up, looking down at their dogs however, if you truly desire to get good photos of your dog then get right down on the ground with him.
4. Look at your surroundings. You’ll be able to take great photos anywhere however it definitely helps to have good surroundings, free from clutter. Simple surroundings will help focus attention on your dog. A clean, sandy beach or green trees will always make your dog look great. Watch for things growing out of your dog’s head like telephone poles. And attempt to maintain some contrast in the background. For those who have a black dog avoid black backgrounds; keep away from light backgrounds for light-colored dogs, and so forth.
5. Enjoy yourself. Don’t be afraid to have fun with your dog. Keep in mind that it’s not necessary to make each and every photo look identical. Mix them up somewhat! Have some close-ups. Do some body shots. Take a head shot. Use various angles. And ask a buddy to help you. Oftentimes having a good friend playing with your dog can help, particularly if your friend has a squeaky toy. Professional photographers typically use squeaky toys to get a great facial expression from a dog.
Try these tips and you will be able to get some fantastic photos of your dog. It’s all for fun so just go and have a wonderful time with your dog and your camera.
Matthew Scott
Owner/Pet Lover
Creature Comforts of Charlotte Pet Sitting
http://www.creaturecomfortscharlotte.com
704-960-9751