How To Take A Perfect Shot Of Your Dog

If you can’t imagine a cozy house without a devoted furry friend, then you are a real pet lover. There are two big armies: those who love dogs and thosewho adore cats, and they are always trying to prove that their pets are the best. We are not going to solve this conflict, but will give a couple of recommendations to those willing to adorn their apartment with portraits of dogs. If you don’t want to take your pet to a professional studio, you need to know some tips on how to make the process of shooting easier for you and your friend.

Useful tips

·        Invite someone who will help you during the photo session. Your helper should be calm, friendly and attract the dog’s attention when needed.

·        Fetchyour dog’s favorite toys and something to feed the pet. The dog’s eyes will follow the object with an enthusiastic expressionmaking the picture livelier.

·        Make sure there are no distractions for your pet; close the door to create a quiet atmosphere and leave only two people in the room – you and your helper.

·        It’s very difficult to spend a lot of time in an uncomfortable position, so you should think about some kind of platform to be at the same level with your pet, so that you don’t have to bendorlie down on the floor.

·        If your animal is nervous, you can try a massage instead of patting your little friend. This will be helpful during a long photo session, when you need to take many pictures.

·        If you are taking photos of your own pet, it will most likely feel at east, but if you are shooting an animal that doesn’t know you, try to make friends with it first; a simple treat or small pat can be enough.

·        Don’t be in a hurry. Dogs have their own temper, just as we do; some of them are calm and patient, others will never sit still. You need to be patient, even if something goes wrong and the dog is too active, and eventually you’ll be able to make your perfect shot!

Get inspired!

DocoArt features a huge gallery of beautiful dog portraits painted from photos that can become an inspiration for your own project. Hopefully, they will clue you in on the best composition for your photos and help you achieve the desired effect!