Include the bloopers! Dogs are great at surprising you with weird expressions and after every shoot you’re sure to end up with some bloopers. I’ve found pet parents often love these. This shot of Cleo...
For a simple, soulful portrait, you can’t go past that “puppy dog eyes” view from above. A super shallow depth of field (fast prime lenses are the best) and sharp focus on the eyes draws...
Puppies can be deceptively fast, infinitely random and not very cooperative when it comes to taking photos! Let them play and stay well back with a long lens. If they come over to check you...
Images of dogs are more endearing to us when they’re focused on us, alert and happy. Images where the dog is exhibiting eye contact, ears erect and forward, head up and even tilted a little...
Never underestimate the reach, flexibility and sheer comedic value of the tongue of a Great Dane when in full flight. That is all for today....
From the archives - I’m digging up some old work to share! This photo is from May 2010 and has been re-edited. Photographing dogs isn’t all about getting their attention and having them looking at the...
I can’t emphasise enough how important capturing expression is in dog photography! Expression is what sets your work apart and makes your images engaging, interesting and storytelling - rather than just a photo of a...
When shooting for a client, include favourite toys if they play a big part in the dog’s life! Photos like these are fun to look back on and jog happy memories in years to come....
When taking photos of adoptable dogs looking for new homes, go the extra mile to try and capture some personality and create an emotional connection. Your images will stand out above all the regular standard...
Aim to capture expression in your images! Instead of always having the dog sitting looking at you with ears up - capture those little funny moments. A sequence of images where the dog’s expression changes...
Using a wide-angle lens, get down low, up close and interact and play with the dog for some really fun, expression-filled shots!...
Focus in on the little details! Macro lenses are great for capturing cute physical features such as this shiny little black button nose....
Stuck with shooting on a cloudy day? Put extra effort into how you use the features of your location, and in getting expression from your subjects, to make up for unexciting lighting!...
Expression is so important in pet photography. To get those alert, interested and often humorous looks from the dogs you’re photographing, work on your repertoire of crazy noises! I like to practice them in the...