Tip #1 – Find you a good-looking pet. A willing subject One that doesn’t know any better. Not any ol’ mutt will do, it has to be a looker (of course, I think all dogs are cute).
Tip #2 – A little grooming goes a long way. If you have a brush handy, all the better.
Tip #3 – Bring lots of treats and a handy assistant helps too.
Tip #4– Use a versatile wardrobe.
Tip #5– Work with expressions. Be ready for the moment.
Tip #6– Watch for signs of fatigue.
Tip #7– Make sure the talent (your pet) is comfortable.
Tip #8– Know when it’s a wrap and call it.
And don’t forget to show your before and after work.
And that’s it! That’s all there is to pet portraits. Add lots of whistles, tweets, cat calls, and an occasional bonk on the head. Works like a charm.
A special thanks to my furry friend Brownie for being my first pet portrait victim. It was lovely working with you in my make-shift studio. Next time, I’ll bring more jerky!
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You know how to work with your clients, Angelia! Very cute and funny post. She is such a cute doggie!
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that advice works with children too 🙂
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ahahahahahaha I especially love the before and after photos, although I think grooming anyone man or animal before a photo goes a long way. Very cute!
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I cant even handle how funny this is. Is the dog applying for Americas Next top Model? I think he’s a shoe in already with the diva lime qualities 😉
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Awww!! Very nice! wish I had a pet to experiment with! My sis-in-law has to schitzu that are ugly….errr…I mean “unwilling” 😉
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Great shots. I have a kitten but he’s like lightening every time I get the camera out! Such cute ‘almost’ photos with him, but they never reach the camera, sadly.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
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Oh…my…gosh…the one of Brownie with the scarf?!? Submit it, please, to some photo contests! How did you get her to sit still long enough? Bailey so has doggy A.D.D. I can never get her to sit still!
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Brownie is a supermodel!
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WOW… you’re good! I am never able to get that good of photos of my babies. NEVER.
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Awww I just love the shot of him with his tongue sticking out!
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These photographs just melted my heart!
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What adorable photos! I know it’s straightforward, but I like the tip about having a brush handy–great advice. Of course, it doesn’t hurt when they’re as irresistable as Brownie to begin with. 🙂
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We have the cutest picture of Watson, our Maltese! It was his Christmas picture and I am behind the drape, holding on to his tail so he couldn’t escape.
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LOVE!!!!
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These just slay me! These are GREAT!!!!
She is soooooooooooooooooooooo cute. I can barely stand it. I showed my hubby and he loved ’em/her too!
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Adorable and good advice.
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