It takes a lot of know-how and the right gear to create a perfect dog portraits. In this book, award-winning pet photographer and photo-educator Kimberly Hartz teaches you the essential strategies you need to work with dogs, including how to effectively pose single and multiple subjects, elicit great expressions, select the best props and backdrops, and most importantly, use artificial light in the studio and on location to bring out the texture and detail of the subject’s unique fur. You will learn how to photograph canines of all shapes, sizes, and ages in the studio, outdoors, and in your clients’ home. With the detailed techniques Hartz describes in this book, plus easy-to-use lighting diagrams and artistic concepts, you’ll learn all the “tricks” you need to easily create personality filled portraits that set your pup portraits apart from the competition, inspire repeat sales and client referrals, and boost your bottom line.

Award-winning photographer Margaret Bryant (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) makes capturing dog portraits look easy—but anyone who has aspired to take portraits of a four-legged friend knows it is a skill that is hard-won. In fact, creating memorable dog portraits requires more than a good camera and a squeaky toy. Dogs need to feel comfortable before they reveal their personalities. To get them comfortable, a photographer needs to recognize when a dog is stressed and when a dog is relaxed. In this book, Bryant teaches photographers how to recognize subtle but important dog behaviors and provides tips to help them modify their own behavior to “talk” back to the dog and set the stage for great dog portraiture. After providing tips for helping a dog to relax, Bryant moves on to share techniques for posing individual dogs and groups. She includes myriad images to share inspiring ideas that help to showcase the personality of the pet. She also offers ideas for getting the dog’s attention and getting reactions and desired behaviors on cue. Finally, she offers both simple and elaborate ideas for setups that might be used when photographing dogs. With the tips in this book, photographers will have the skills they need to handle and pose dogs to make great sales.

Capture your four-legged friend's pure joy of living - in nature, in the studio, and in any season. In this book, Regine Heuser, dog photographer and shooting coach, shares smart hints and tricks that help you to capture your best friend in imposing pictures that have "that certain something". Learn everything there is to know about a perture, shutter speed, how to set the ISO value, and much more. You'll be surprised how fast you'll be able to handle the exposure settings manually, and consequently leave the automatic exposure and its programs in the dust. At the same time, the author delivers new inspirational photo concepts and encourages taking pictures even under difficult light conditions, finding suitable locations, and showcasing the dog in exciting ways - all for that one perfect moment! Contents: Getting to work well-prepared Finding a suitable location A pinch of photo technology Suitable metering modes Emotional portraits of dogs Puppy pics bring likes ETTR or exposure to the right White balance with JPEG and RAW Skillful staging Special lighting conditions Mastering backlight situations Photographing at eye level Action: dogs in motion Running phases and continuous shots Telling stories through pictures Funny pictures with treats in the studio Posting pictures on social media

Every day, your dog does something adorable that's unique to him alone. Learn techniques for capturing your dog's personality, and turn ordinary shots into priceless memories that will last a lifetime.

A joyful celebration of the vibrant dog community throughout London. From English Bulldogs to Welsh-bred Corgis, Golden Retrievers to Pomeranians, London is full of dogs and the people who love them. Canines of London gathers up close to 300 adorable photos by an acclaimed British photographer, taken all around one of world's great dog-loving cities. Gaze upon these delightful dogs living large in London, from Thames-side strolls to friendly local pubs.

Tips and tricks for capturing your canine's personality with every click of the camera Simply snapping a picture may not capture the playfulness or spontaneity of a dog. Knowing what kind of equipment, angle, and composition to use while photographing a dog can make all the difference in the character captured in the photo. Dog Photography For Dummies gives you practical and fun guidance for capturing your dog's personality and turning ordinary shots into priceless memories that will last a lifetime. Covering all the latest and greatest gadgets and accessories available to capture and alter photos of your favorite pooch, Dog Photography For Dummies offers techniques that amateurs and intermediates alike can use to improve their photography skills. This hands-on guide features great examples of dog portraiture, plus tons of ideas for fun new places to pose your furry friend, such as the beach, the park, the car, in the snow, and more. Detailed discussions of color versus black-and-white, indoors versus outdoors, composition, and capturing movement Advice on how to get a dog to sit still Considerations for photographing a shy dog who is scared of the camera Guidance on making the most of natural light Tips for photographing dogs with black (or dark) coats How to photograph people and dogs together Whether for decorating, memories, or holiday cards, Dog Photography For Dummies makes it easy to capture the best of your four-legged friend.