Photographing Dogs

PHOTOGRAPHING A DOG ALONE

Run them down at the park first if they're under three years old to get that puppy energy out

Use continuous shooting mode and shoot a lot!

Small spaces are fun to capture your dog because less area to move around, like bed, doorway, couch, they sometimes feel limited to small space and are calmer.

To get their attention, snap your fingers or jangle your car keys versus calling their name (this gets hilarious because if you call their name they come to you.

Reward them with treats

Get a variety of shots, like getting in super close or wide.

Resist shooting down on them, instead shoot at their eye level to fill the frame for a "bigger than life look"

PHOTOGRAPHING KIDS & DOGS

Make sure both child and dog have been fed to avoid restless, impatient energy.

You've got to move fast with capturing these two to set yourself up for success

Again, continuous shooting mode or burst setting and make sure flash is turned off to not startle dog but also get much better photos

Finding room with brightest window light, turning coach to face window, making sure both hv been fed, maybe take them to park to get out some energy for both, turn off your flash...

Use limited space, like bed, couch, dog bed, etc to contain them both as much as possible, but be prepared to take a lot of photos because they're both on the go!

Have them both sit side by side and shoot straight on

Bark or howl like a dog, some dogs will echo them and it's hilarious and great photo

Have treats for both! (Single cheerio for toddler and single treat for dog)

Jingle keys, snap fingers, say child's name, just don't say dog's name or they'll come to you.

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