Taking a memorable dog photo can be a snap. Just take pictures of your dog doing what it does best - being a dog! Take from a dog's point of view, lower your camera to get the dog's perspective or snap your dog in action running, jumping, chasing or prancing.
Dog photography myth #1: You need an expensive camera to take a great dog photo.
Um, actually no. All you need is a decent camera (5.1 Megapixel is usually sufficient) and a steady hand.
Dog photography myth #2: Your dog needs to be groomed and posed.
Um, actually no again. Some of the most memorable pics I have of my beloved weimaraner Josie are of her being 'au naturel' in her favourite parks. (Probably a good thing that pictures don't carry smell as they would still smell like deer poo if that was the case) Remember pictures are OUR keepsakes of our pets - for us to enjoy and remember what we loved about them most. I often look at the pictures of my dog Josie and usually remember all the silly things she did every day not the time where she was most clean and groomed!
Dog photography myth #3 Dog Photographers charge a lot of money!
Um, actually I can only speak for myself! I charge very reasonable rates, often do free work for dog rescues and charities and always happy to work with people in their budget. If you want a memorable keepsake of your dog and for someone to capture your dog being a dog - call me!
What was it like judging Dog Photographer of the Year 2009?
I graciously accepted to be one of the lucky judges to pick winners for all the categories in this year's DOG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION hosted by the Kennel Club. (I liked to think that I was the Cheryl Cole of Dog-FACTOR 2009 ;)
This is one of the most fabulous dog photographer competitions in the world because the money for entry goes towards the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (which of course is one of my favourite charities helping all kinds of dog charities) It was so tough to decide from all the great photos.
Please check out these amazing photos and get to snapping your own dog and upload to flickr to share!
Barking around the world -
Heidi The Dog Reporter©
