So I hear it's National Dog Day. Yay! I love photographing puppies!!
Here are some tips for your dog photo session with us and some great photos of my dog, Jayda, my mom's dog Lacey, and my aunt's two dogs, Jessie and Brandy. (Lacey and Jessie are from
the same litter, Jayda is from the litter after them, and Brandy is adopted)
Tip #1 Bring treats to bribe your dog. If you don't want to feed them a ton of treats, bring a ziplock full of their dry dog food to give them.
Tip #2 Give them time to explore their new surroundings, go to the bathroom, and get used to the photographer before the session begins.
Tip #3 If you want them dressed up or next to props get them used to it a few days before the session so they are not uncomfortable or scared.
Tip #4 Be aware that you will probably get frustrated with their behavior-they will run around, not cooperate and not do what you want them to do. We work with pets all the time so we are accustom to their behavior during a photo shoot. They don't act the same during a photo shoot as they normally do and will not respond to you the same way. It's okay, we don't mind spending a little extra time with them to get the photos!!
Tip #5 Bring some toys to play with. It will calm them down, get their focus off of the camera, and will make for some great photos.
Tip #6 When the dog has had enough, the session is over. Just like with kids, when it is no longer fun for your furry friend we stop. Pushing them into doing more never ends well.
Tip #7 No matter what your dog does it almost always looks amazing so don't worry if they aren't looking directly at the camera, sitting the exact right way, or if they fall asleep. They will still look amazing (much like babies...they look adorable no matter what)
Tip #8 Have fun! If you are relaxed, your pet will be too. They are taking their cues from you, so if you are calm and happy, they will be too. Engage with your dog, play, cuddle, do tricks, and have a ball with your photo shoot and it will be a success!!
To book you pet photo shoot email katie@kmrobinsonphotography.com
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