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Some Tips To Take Great Pictures Of Your Dog
Friends of the Dog
Friends of the Dog
Start by thinking about the background—if possible, go for a clean, uncluttered one that won’t distract from your dog. Make the most of the light available, ideally natural light, and try to avoid harsh shadows. Now, give these tips a try:
• We often snap photos from our standing position, but you’ll get much better shots by getting down to your dog’s level. Try sitting on a low stool, kneeling, or even lying on your tummy. This angle draws people into the photo and often captures your dog’s personality and those beautiful eyes perfectly.
• Turn on the Grid function on your phone or camera if it’s available, and keep the rule of thirds in mind. This basic photography trick suggests dividing your shot into nine equal parts with two vertical and two horizontal lines—like a tic-tac-toe board. Placing your dog along these lines or at the intersections makes the photo more interesting and dynamic than just centering them. If you don’t have a grid, simply position your dog to the right or left of the frame—try to avoid placing them dead center.
• Focus on your dog’s eyes, especially the one closest to you. There’s truth to the saying, “the eyes are the window to the soul”—it makes a big difference in your photo!
• Take several photos in a row. If your phone or camera has Burst mode, use it! The more shots you take, the better your chances of getting that perfect one.
• Change up your angle—try moving slightly higher, lower, or side to side. Since it’s easy to delete photos, you can experiment freely and pick the best one later.
• Don’t just snap a posed photo—get creative. Give your dog a toy, squeaky ball, or something to play with to capture more natural, candid moments.
• If you have someone with you, they can help get your dog’s attention—whether by gently guiding them into position or making a fun noise (a squeaky toy or silly sound often gets a cute head tilt!).
Just make sure to keep your focus on the dog if you don’t want the helper in the frame.
Remember, these pictures are for you, not for a competition, so go for what you want, and don’t worry about other peoples opinions. Be patient and enjoy the process, and even consider taking pictures at various stages throughout your dogs life—you’ll end up with a lovely collection of memories featuring your furry best friend!
• We often snap photos from our standing position, but you’ll get much better shots by getting down to your dog’s level. Try sitting on a low stool, kneeling, or even lying on your tummy. This angle draws people into the photo and often captures your dog’s personality and those beautiful eyes perfectly.
• Turn on the Grid function on your phone or camera if it’s available, and keep the rule of thirds in mind. This basic photography trick suggests dividing your shot into nine equal parts with two vertical and two horizontal lines—like a tic-tac-toe board. Placing your dog along these lines or at the intersections makes the photo more interesting and dynamic than just centering them. If you don’t have a grid, simply position your dog to the right or left of the frame—try to avoid placing them dead center.
• Focus on your dog’s eyes, especially the one closest to you. There’s truth to the saying, “the eyes are the window to the soul”—it makes a big difference in your photo!
• Take several photos in a row. If your phone or camera has Burst mode, use it! The more shots you take, the better your chances of getting that perfect one.
• Change up your angle—try moving slightly higher, lower, or side to side. Since it’s easy to delete photos, you can experiment freely and pick the best one later.
• Don’t just snap a posed photo—get creative. Give your dog a toy, squeaky ball, or something to play with to capture more natural, candid moments.
• If you have someone with you, they can help get your dog’s attention—whether by gently guiding them into position or making a fun noise (a squeaky toy or silly sound often gets a cute head tilt!).
Just make sure to keep your focus on the dog if you don’t want the helper in the frame.
Remember, these pictures are for you, not for a competition, so go for what you want, and don’t worry about other peoples opinions. Be patient and enjoy the process, and even consider taking pictures at various stages throughout your dogs life—you’ll end up with a lovely collection of memories featuring your furry best friend!
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