by Patrick Nau | Oct 22, 2017 | Dog Photography
Dog portraits in the park present a different set of challenges. Squirrels and other dogs that may be in the park can challenge the attention of the dog being photographed. One thing I do insist on before we go to the park is that the dog parents promise me that they...
by Patrick Nau | Oct 18, 2017 | Dog Photography, Senior Dog Photography
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...
by Patrick Nau | Oct 14, 2017 | Dog Photography
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...
by Patrick Nau | Oct 7, 2017 | Cat Photography, Dog Photography
As you can imagine this was a challenging portrait session. The trick was to get all three focused on the camera and not to have the dogs step on the little cat. It is true that I had a helper keep the kitty in the middle and the dogs on each side plus I was doing my...
by Patrick Nau | Oct 3, 2017 | Dog Photography
It is absolutely critical when photographing a dog whose coat is a mix of black and white colors, to set the camera settings to properly expose the file for the white color. Especially when one is using studio lighting. The reason is to keep the detail in the white...
by Patrick Nau | Sep 24, 2017 | Dog Photography, Family Portraits
Sometime clients want something different for their family group portrait, a portrait that specifically captures the essence of their relationship. We know that families come in all shapes and sizes and indeed this couple and their dog are truly a family. The idea for...
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