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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>How To Get A Portrait Of Your Dog To Treasure Forever<\/h1><\/h2><\/div>We all adore our dog friends who are part of our families and everyday lives, so it\u2019s only natural to want to include them in family events, special occasions and photographs.<\/p>\n
While our pets are alive we don\u2019t think about how their passing over the rainbow bridge will affect us, but from experience we already know that looking at their nice portraits helps us to continue to enjoy and remember them once they’re gone.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re currently in this sad situation, Praise The Dogs<\/a> has articles about letting go after a dog has passed and how to deal with grief.<\/p>\n
The RSPCA<\/a> also have some great advice on the subject of grieving a pet.<\/p>\n
Fear not, we have enlisted the help of some of Melbourne\u2019s best pet photographers<\/a> for tips on how to shoot a dog portrait and also what to look for when getting one done professionally.<\/p>\n
Make The Experience Relaxed<\/h2>\nWhen taking your own photos, block out some time to make it a relaxed experience.\u00a0 Rushing it won\u2019t get you what you want.\u00a0 Instead, sit down in the back yard or in a lounge area of your home where your dog usually likes to relax.<\/p>\n
Enlisting another person to help with treats and commands or the camera is a great idea and enables a little more control of the situation.<\/p>\n
Quite often, when professional pet photographers are working, the first few shots aren\u2019t very good – it can take a while for the dog and photographer to find their groove and get used to each other.\u00a0 Inevitably, the last few shots once you\u2019ve started to wind down are the \u2018keepers\u2019 from a photoshoot. It\u2019s almost as if the dog feels you let go of your stress and does the same by relaxing and calming down.<\/p>\n
Use A Quality Camera<\/h2>\nYou can take great photos on your iPhone but a DSLR or mirrorless camera will offer a little more freedom in terms of shutter response times and framing.<\/p>\n
Ensure your area is well lit, but where possible, not directly lit.\u00a0 Filtered and indirect light is alot softer and easier to work with than direct sunlight or downlights.<\/p>\n
Bright, direct sunlight is just as uncomfortable for your dog as it is for us which can make them squint.\u00a0 You might get a few funny snaps out of it, but not a quality portrait!<\/p>\n<\/div>
We all adore our dog friends who are part of our families and everyday lives, so it\u2019s only natural to want to include them in family events, special occasions and photographs.<\/p>\n
While our pets are alive we don\u2019t think about how their passing over the rainbow bridge will affect us, but from experience we already know that looking at their nice portraits helps us to continue to enjoy and remember them once they’re gone.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re currently in this sad situation, Praise The Dogs<\/a> has articles about letting go after a dog has passed and how to deal with grief.<\/p>\n
The RSPCA<\/a> also have some great advice on the subject of grieving a pet.<\/p>\n
Fear not, we have enlisted the help of some of Melbourne\u2019s best pet photographers<\/a> for tips on how to shoot a dog portrait and also what to look for when getting one done professionally.<\/p>\n
Make The Experience Relaxed<\/h2>\nWhen taking your own photos, block out some time to make it a relaxed experience.\u00a0 Rushing it won\u2019t get you what you want.\u00a0 Instead, sit down in the back yard or in a lounge area of your home where your dog usually likes to relax.<\/p>\n
Enlisting another person to help with treats and commands or the camera is a great idea and enables a little more control of the situation.<\/p>\n
Quite often, when professional pet photographers are working, the first few shots aren\u2019t very good – it can take a while for the dog and photographer to find their groove and get used to each other.\u00a0 Inevitably, the last few shots once you\u2019ve started to wind down are the \u2018keepers\u2019 from a photoshoot. It\u2019s almost as if the dog feels you let go of your stress and does the same by relaxing and calming down.<\/p>\n
Use A Quality Camera<\/h2>\nYou can take great photos on your iPhone but a DSLR or mirrorless camera will offer a little more freedom in terms of shutter response times and framing.<\/p>\n
Ensure your area is well lit, but where possible, not directly lit.\u00a0 Filtered and indirect light is alot softer and easier to work with than direct sunlight or downlights.<\/p>\n
You can take great photos on your iPhone but a DSLR or mirrorless camera will offer a little more freedom in terms of shutter response times and framing.<\/p>\n
Ensure your area is well lit, but where possible, not directly lit.\u00a0 Filtered and indirect light is alot softer and easier to work with than direct sunlight or downlights.<\/p>\n
Bright, direct sunlight is just as uncomfortable for your dog as it is for us which can make them squint.\u00a0 You might get a few funny snaps out of it, but not a quality portrait!<\/p>\n<\/div>