What makes a good dog photo?

[Gregry254]

My gran asked me to take a decent picture of her dog and I cant get one that I like :S who has tips for me?

This is what I have came up with so far.

 

[bigtwinky]

good dog photo? not sure I have seen one here in a while, even though 75% of people seem to keep posting them.

try and find out what the dog's personality is like and try and capture that in an image. playful, boring, hyper, affectionate. maybe a favorite toy?

just as with people, nail the focus on the eyes and be mindful of your backgrounds.

 

[Fatback]

Yea I will have to agree with everything winky said.

 

[Gregry254]

Ill keep that in mind thanks.

 

[bigtwinky]

avoid using popup flash as well. shoot in more natural light, near a window, outside, whatever. popup flash and animals indoors is just plain blerck imo

 

[IceEateer]

One tip:

Animals close up, with a wide angle lens.

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[misskrys]

I like to shoot outdoors in natural light. Other than that, definitely agree with bigtwinky

 

[dak1b]

this shot was of my puppy. i had a treat in my hand and she seemed very exicted!!! seemed to work to catch sum expression, which is very important.

 

[vtf]

Be at their level
Capture their eyes
Watch backgrounds.
I actually think 2 and 3 look good, better maybe with some creative cropping.

 

[freeze3kgt]

everyone knows if you want a good dog picture you need a flag! ... and uber photoshop skills

sorry couldn't resist... try playing with the dog outside having them run around makes for a nice pictures i think

 

[JasonLambert]

Just get out and play!