Tips for Better Dog Photography

The trap has been set and I'm eyeing up the sausage toy!

Woof and welcome to my second dog photography lesson *waggy tail*

You might remember that I’ve had a serious talk with my human about the photos on my blog, and last week we looked at some of the most common mistakes in dog photography. I think we managed that part quite well (!) and we’re now ready to move on to some fun tips!

To take good dog photos you really need three things. The basic ingredients are a cute looking dog (that’s easy!) and a camera. Most humans manage that part quite well, but then comes the tricky bit – how do you get the woofing dog to sit still long enough to take a good photo? That’s when the third ingredient comes in handy – a pinch of imagination!

This week I’m inspired by the clever wild life photo traps set by the National Geographic . But don’t worry, we’re not going to photograph tigers and lions – just good looking doggies doing their thing. You don’t even have to go anywhere, you can do this in your living room or back garden.

How to set a Dog Photo Trap

What does your dog like to do more than anything else? Could he resist an open door into the bedroom, or an unattended slice of ham on the floor? What about a toy or tasty treat hidden in a pile of leaves?

If you think ahead and set the trap, you will be able to capture some really fun action shots of your dog. My human raided my toy basket and found a toy I hadn’t played with for a while and set a cunning trap in the garden…

Success... cute dog (me!) caught in action

One more thing – when you have that perfect shot in the bag, don’t forget to celebrate and let me know how you get on! *waggy tail*

Click on the photos below to make them bigger…

: Yummy!

: Shake it!

: Success… cute dog (me!) caught in action

: Victory dance

: The trap has been set and I’m eyeing up the sausage toy!

: All MINE!

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Comments

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Dachshund Nola November 18, 2011 at 17:12

Thanks for the info!
Kisses and Tail Wags,
Dachshund Nola

Alfie Entlebucher November 19, 2011 at 14:58: You’re welcome! )

snoopy@snoopysdogblog November 18, 2011 at 18:37

Hey Alfie,

This sure looks like a win – win strategy to me!! No longer just having to pose for nothing, we actually get some kind of motivation!! I like it!!

Have a fun weekend,

Your pal Snoopy

Alfie Entlebucher November 19, 2011 at 14:59: Yeah its great isn’t it? I tried to suggest a sausage trail for me to sniff and eat, but then they found the sausage toy instead

lauren November 18, 2011 at 20:15

great shots! and thanks for the tips. we’ll get it right one of these days!

Alfie Entlebucher November 19, 2011 at 15:04: Don’t worry – I”m training my human too!

Bocci November 19, 2011 at 21:47

Hi Alfie,
Great photography tips-many thanks! And thanks for stopping by Bocci’s Beefs-we’re happy to join your blog hop on Mondays.
When you have a chance, please stop back and give us a “follow”, “Like”, etc-we’d love to have ya!
Thanks from Bocci, Bella and Parental Unit, Joan