Whether you want to add some new photos of your furry family members to Instagram or you plan to work with a professional photographer, one question remains: How do you get your pet to cooperate long enough to capture good photos?
Shooting with your pet is meant to be fun and relaxed, not forced, which is why we have put these handy tips together:
- Keep those treats handy
This comes as no surprise, but your dog doesn’t have a long attention span. Treats are a great way to get your pup to engage and stay engaged. Just don’t bring along any messy or overly chewy treats or you might have to wait for the perfect shot.
- Bring along a leash
If you know that your dog might be in a particularly uncooperative mood, rather bring a leash along to the shoot. Having a leash in your shots isn’t ideal, but in some instances, this can be edited out.
- Get someone to help you out
Sometimes an extra hand makes all the difference, so get a friend or family member to help you out on the day. This is particularly necessary if you are taking the photos yourself. Having someone else there gives your dog something else to focus on, which can make taking photos that much easier.
- No first-time props
If you are planning to add props to some of your shots, make sure your dog is familiar with them. Want him to pose with a cute hat? Get him comfortable with the item in the days leading up to your session.
- Weird noises work really well
Depending on where your photo session is taking place, your dog’s attention might be pulled in several different directions. Don’t be afraid to get a little silly and make weird noises to get your furry friend to look at the camera. If you want to avoid unknown distractions altogether, rather keep the location familiar.
- Consider using peanut butter
Want to get an adorable shot of your dog giving you kisses on the cheek? Just add a touch of peanut butter. Not enough for it to be noticed, just enough for it to have the necessary effect.
- Swap out the usual toys
It’s natural to think that waving your pup’s favorite toy around will get them to pay attention, but not always. Rather swap out their usual toy for something like a bell or plastic bottle.
Whatever tactics you and your photographer choose to use, have fun with it. Those fun, unexpected, candid moments make for the best shots.
Pet Photographer in Minneapolis
Michele is a family pet photographer in Minneapolis with over 12 years of experience. She photographs pets both on location or in her studio located in the Minneapolis area. mQn Photography is a fine arts luxury family pet photographer in the Twin Cities. Specializing in lifestyle photography; Michele captures all the special moments of your pet's life with you. She has a true passion for animals and loves working with them to capture their personality in each photograph. Michele strives to provide her clients with the highest quality photographs and always goes the extra mile to make sure they are happy with their experience. To schedule your next session with Michele please visit mQn Photography | Minneapolis Photographer or e-mail michele@mqnphotography.com
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