ANIMALS

10 Simple Tips To Instantly Take Your Dog Photos From Good To Great

Use A Simple Background

One of the most common mistakes that people make when taking photos of their dog is choosing the wrong background.

The main reason why this happens is that they want to use a background that’s just as cute and photogenic as their dog, but it can be incredibly distracting if you don’t choose carefully.

When choosing a background for your dog photos, try to stick with simple backgrounds like wood or stone walls or even a plain white wall in your house. The more busy or more complicated the background is, the harder it will be for viewers to focus on what you want them to see (your dog).

Get down on their level

When taking your dog’s photo, it’s important to get down on their level. Make them feel comfortable by kneeling or sitting, and make sure you stay still for the duration of the shoot. If you’re using a long lens like an 85mm f/1.2 lens or something similar, don’t expect them to stay still either! You can also lie down on your stomach with them in front of you looking up at you (this works especially well if they’re not too tall).

Use natural light

It’s no secret that natural light is the best light for dog photos. If you can get it, do so! But if not, and your dog doesn’t like being in front of a window or door (or even worse—outside), then try a diffuser on top of your camera lens to soften the shadow and give your photos some depth.

If there’s no way around it, use Flash! It may be tempting to use a lot of artificial lights and shadows on purpose because they look cool, but this will only make your photo appear fake and unnatural-looking. Instead, try shooting without any kind of artificial light sources at all before moving on to setting up multiple studio lights for later editing purposes.

Focus on their eyes.

When taking your dog’s photo, it’s important to focus on their eyes. The eyes are the windows into a person or animal’s soul and will draw you in as nothing else can. If you want your photos to be great, just keep this in mind:

Focus on the eyes
Shoot from a lower angle (You don’t want the head blocking out any of those gorgeous double eyelids.)
Look for catchlights in their eyes.

Capture their personality

When it comes to taking great photos of your dog, capturing their personality is key. Dogs are social creatures, so don’t be afraid to get up close and personal with them. This can be difficult if you’re not used to doing this kind of thing—even though dogs love having their photos taken, they also tend to get shy when they’re being filmed or photographed.

But don’t worry! Some simple tricks will help you get those perfect shots while keeping your dog comfortable and happy at the same time:

Stay calm: Try not to get excited or nervous during the shoot; instead, focus on remaining relaxed and relaxed until your subject is ready for action (no talking during the process).

To stop action, use a fast shutter speed

If you’re looking to take pictures of your dog in action, the first thing you should do is use a fast shutter speed. A slow shutter speed will cause motion blur and make it difficult for viewers to see what they’re seeing.

The second thing you can do is select a high ISO setting on your camera (this means that more light gets into the sensor). This allows you to use less light and get more detail in your image without overexposing it too much. The third tip: keep an eye on how fast your subject moves throughout the shoot so that there isn’t any “camera shake” when capturing those moves!

Consider a black-and-white photograph

Try a black and white photo.
Black and white photos are timeless, which means they won’t go out of style anytime soon. They’re also more dramatic than color photos, making them ideal for capturing moments that would otherwise be lost in the clutter of everyday life or even an event like a wedding or Bar Mitzvah.
If you’re looking for an artistic touch on your dog’s portrait, consider using black and white filters to give your pet’s eyes some extra shine!

Turn Off The Flash

Turn off the flash.
Use natural light.
Use a tripod or other device to keep your camera steady, or go back and forth between different shots until you’re happy with them all. The more time you spend at each location before shooting, the better chance you have of capturing what matters most in your photos: not just an image of your dog but also its personality and character!

Let them sniff the camera. Or lick it. Or chew on it.

Your dog can help you take better photos.

Let them sniff the camera or lick it.
If they’re a chewer, let them chew on the lens cap, hood, tripod, and remote control.
Even if they don’t like being held still for pictures (which is true of all dogs), there are ways to make sure that your pooch stays where you want him or her to be during a shoot: Have some treats handy!

Get Closer! (But Not Too Close)

The first tip is to get as close as possible without disturbing your dog. This can be tricky, but it’s important because if you want to take great shots of your dog and make them look good, then you need to focus on its face instead of its body.

If possible, use a longer lens than what comes with most cameras for getting closer shots like this one:

This will give us more room for error when it comes time for editing later on!

Taking good dog photos requires patience and practice

It’s important to practice taking great photos of your dog before you head out on a shoot. This will help make sure that you are successful when it comes time for the photo session, so start by practicing in front of a mirror or even with a friend who can help guide your movements and keep the dog from getting too excited about posing for pictures (which is common). Once this becomes second nature, add more dogs into the mix!

Conclusion

Taking good dog photos is not a difficult process, but it is a process. It takes time and patience to get it right, but once you do, your photos will be the best they can be! And don’t forget to share them with your friends and family on social media so they can enjoy them too.