Whether you’re creating an annual holiday card or want a great
picture to hang on your wall or post online, getting your dog to pose for the
camera can be a bit tough. Even if you don’t have a high energy dog, there’s no
telling if your pup will cooperate and give the camera an adorable expression
when you want her to. Thankfully, you don’t have to waste memory card space or
megabytes taking tons of photo attempts. There are ways to make sure you get a
great shot of your dog.
Use Bribes
Give your dog a few of her favorite treats to get her in a good
mood, then tell her to sit while you hold a treat up and snap a picture. If
she’s good at obeying the “sit” command, she should stay calm enough for a
great photo. Just make sure you’re ready to take the picture when you tell her
to sit. Otherwise, she could get impatient and mess up the shot.
Get Your Dog to Smile
This really involves getting your dog to pant, which will give
her that goofy, smiley expression. Let her run around your yard for a bit, or
grab a toy and play with her to get her active. When she starts panting, reach
for your camera or smartphone and take a picture.
Take a Dog’s-Eye View
Photo
Sit on the floor near your dog to take a picture that’s at her
level. You might find that she stays still more when you’re sitting by her
instead of standing up. This also makes for an interesting shot, thanks to the
lower angle.
Go for Candid Shots
These won’t look as posed and professional, of course, but
candid shots can also make great photos. Just keep in mind that candid shots
tend to come out better if you have a higher quality camera, since you won’t
end up with as many blurry shots. Try to get a picture of your dog as she’s
running around joyfully outside or playing with a favorite toy inside.
Wait Until Your Dog Is
Tired
If you want a relaxed picture of your dog, wait until she’s
tired out after playing, going for a walk or exploring your yard. She’ll be
easier to handle, and you’ll have a better chance of getting a good shot of
her.
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