Dog photography, advice needed.

[wetny]

Got new boarder terrier pup this week. Any advice for taking pics or examples? Would like to get some nice one while it's still little. Cheers.

[EmmaP]

Get a toy for it to focus on/look at. Same trick is used when photographing babies. Be quick too as I imagine it's a frisky little thing.

[GetCarter]

I generally try and stoop to their level (so to speak)

http://www.stevecarter.com/charliethedog/index.htm

[F_M-R2]

You have to be very quick when taking any pics of dogs I've found. I'm normally taking them of German Shepherds though and they don't tend to stay still for long

As said above, try getting a toy for it to keep its attention while its a pup. When its a little older maybe another handler and when its really big...just get it a human sized forearm to keep it still

Edited by F_M-R2 on Sunday 26th October 10:44

[Simpo Two]

Found this on Nikonians - some nice examples: www.tedsmithphotography.com/

[CivicMan]

Doesn't always have to be full bodied - detail is nice!

[curtisl]

Pure class Carter!!

Edited by curtisl on Sunday 26th October 12:09

[C&C]

I think that getting the eyes in focus helps....



(Scruff - our Irish Terrier)

[Gemm]

It's easier when they are sleepy...


or resting...

[raf_gti]

Have your camera on you ALL the time! This was taken when she was fast asleep late in the evening.

Also, leave the dog in the garden and go upstairs and shoot from the window, I've found it very good for getting un-distracted shots.

[_dobbo_]

Take lots! Don't assume the photo is sharp becuase it looks good enough on your LCD screen. Assume that the picture the dog looks best in will be out of focus, and the one where the dog isn't looking your way will be perfectly sharp.

Focus on the eyes.



Try to keep the background clean and uncluttered.



Maybe inject some humour with some props

Edited by _dobbo_ on Thursday 30th October 15:24

[Diss_50]

Whistle on them! I snapped this one of my Rhodesian Ridgeback in Spring. One of my favorite photos. Havent played around with it as I dont have PS at the moment.

Edited by Diss_50 on Friday 31st October 09:36

[speedychrissie]

find a way of making your dog sit still (focus their attention on a toy or bone) :


think about different composition:


but mainly you have to be really quick.