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A Dog and His Favorite Toy
It is not uncommon for dogs to have a favorite toy. Sometimes clients like to bring those toys so we can include them in a portrait. Of course, I take all kinds of different poses without the toy and I usually include the toy at the end of the session. Many times these type of portraits are among the most favorite ones from the portrait session.
It is true that the toy might be played with or moved around during the portraits. With the proud pet parent helping out–he or she can just move it back into place according to my quick directions.
These type of portraits are a lot of fun to create and knowing the proud pet parent will love them is a bonus.
The Happy Dog Portrait
Smile for the camera!
Do dogs really smile? We don’t really know for a fact but to my eyes and my clients eyes it sure as heck does look like it. This handsome dog has the biggest smile I have ever had the pleasure to photograph.
When I am photographing dogs I do a lot things and produce lots of different sounds with my various noisemakers, squeaky toys and I might even make growling noises. All these things are done to elicit different expressions in dogs.
Proud dog parents love these type of portrait of their beloved dogs and I really enjoy taking the smiling portraits for them.
The Family Portrait (Centered around the Family Dogs)
We are ready for our portrait!
Of all the family portraits I take, the truth is most of them include the family dog(s). This is always a fun and exciting portrait session and truthfully sometimes a very challenging session. Families tend to look very comfortable and relaxed with their dog(s) in the portrait.
One of my philosophies as a portrait photographer is that everyone, including the dog(s) look good in the portrait. What I mean by that–is that the pose is comfortable, flattering and relaxed. The dog(s) need to be engaged and focused on the camera. Plus, the whole grouping needs to be balanced and have a nice flow to it.
During the session, with the noises I create to keep the dogs attention I give subtle directions to improve the portrait, to the individuals in the family group. Family portraits are an important marker in the life of a family.
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