As the saying goes, life is too short not to capture the essence of your loyal companion. Whether they are mischievous puppies or wise seniors, every stage of your dog’s life is worth preserving through photographs. Just like humans, dogs go through phases of growth and change. Their youth, energy, and undeniable cuteness won’t last forever.
I want to talk about some common myths and misconceptions people might have about booking a professional dog photography experience. As a pet and equine photographer, I understand there might be doubts or concerns about getting professional pictures of your furry friends. But fear not because I’m here to clarify things and show you why it’s worth it!
Dogs hold a special place in our hearts. They’re our loyal companions and confidants and an integral part of our families. As dog owners, we cherish the moments we spend with them, from long walks in the countryside to playful romps in the park.
It’s already the end of 2022, and what a year it has been.
As I reflect on the past year in dog photography, I am filled with gratitude and joy. I have had the privilege of working with so many amazing dogs, each with their unique personality and special bond with their humans.
One of the best things I’ve done in recent years is building my dog photography studio.
It’s flown by, but five years ago, I broke ground on the foundation groundworks for my studio space. I’d previously run my sales and studio dog portrait sessions from a dedicated space in my house, but it was time to take it to a purpose-built location.
I’m fortunate that I had sufficient space to build the studio I wanted on the grounds of my home. Having been in business for quite some time, I really knew what I wanted and could specify the right size and fundamentally how dark I needed it too.
Does your dog suffer from ‘Squirrel syndrome’ when you are trying to get those perfect photos?
We all know the problem…we’ve spent the last few minutes trying to get our dog to sit in the perfect location with the best background for you to create that memorable photograph.
Here are a few tips for you to use when you are next out enjoying life with your dogs
We often struggle to take photographs that do our dogs and their character justice. Perhaps they’re just too fast for you, and you end up with a blur of a tail and nothing else. Or your dog is too dark, and all you can see is a pair of eyes. Maybe they’ve got a short attention span, and you can’t get them to look at you or the camera for that perfect shot.
Here are a few tips for you to use when you are next out enjoying life with your dogs
Another year has passed by so quickly
2021 has been a struggle for everyone, but I’m so pleased that when the rules allowed me to re-open I’ve been able to meet so many lovely dogs and their owners.
I’m very grateful to those clients who trusted me to capture their dogs out on location and travel to spend time in our little part of the beautiful North Wales countryside.
Can I and the family be in the photographs? That’s a question I sometimes get asked by my clients when they book a dog photography session with me. We enjoy amazing relationships with the dogs in our lives and we really should make sure that that is captured during the session too.
I’m lucky to have a pair of dogs at home that are my, sometimes reluctant, models for new locations. They do love water though and any chance of exploring a new forest walk is going to be taken up with happy giggles from them both.