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Here at Chihuahua Power we love dogs of all shapes and sizes, however, we are all about chihuahuas. Not only are these amazing little dogs smart, mischievous and packed full of character, but they also make for an amazing photo too!

Dog photography is not always easy. In fact, a lot of people have tried and failed at the art of taking photographs of their pets. The list of reasons why is endless. But it doesn’t have to be that way. All you need to do is learn the tricks of the trade, by looking at these LinkedIn certification courses, or by simply following the tips that we have outlined below. If you do, it won’t be long until you master the art of dog or any type of animal photography.

All dogs smile, but the way a chi smiles is just so goofy, and it’s a joy when you catch them doing it.

So, if your dog photography needs a brush-up then follow our tips below. There is nothing better than photographing your dog, and you may even want to share it on Instagram and buy IG followers to get more likes. But let’s make that easier for you. You can send them over to us and we will share them on our gallery and social media.

Don’t be shy with the shots

One of the most basic tips for photography in general is to take plenty of images, that way you can be sure to have the perfect one. You may feel that you are being a bit too click happy, but this is the best way to capture the photo you want.

Introduce your dog to the camera

A great way to get the perfect image of your dog is to allow them to get used to the camera. This is especially true if the click is particularly loud. Let them have a sniff of the camera, and then start to take some shots, not necessarily ones that are aimed at them.

Your dog will soon get used to the noise and feel comfortable enough to get on with their own thing, that you can then take a photo of them!

Have a simple background

The simpler the background, the more that your dog will stand out. White beaches and green grasses are going to offer the best contrast for your pooch, and make sure that your dog is the main focus of the image.

Don’t aim for perfection

It isn’t easy to get a photo where your dog is just right, however, this is the beauty of dog photography. It allows you to capture your chihuahua whilst they are at rest or busy playing, a few blurry lines or a touch of stray hair isn’t going to spoil the photo.

Have a friend to help

Not sure that you will be able to take the picture and get your dog’s attention? Have someone else on hand to help. This could be with a favourite toy, a treat or simply to distract them away from the camera. Just make sure that it is someone that your pet is used to.

Interesting shots

Be creative with your shots, some of the best shots we have had sent to the gallery have been the more unusual views, taken up close, from above or the dog doing something unusual. Get down to their level, chihuahuas are small so they need to fill the frame.

Lighting is Everything.

Take the photo in good light and avoid using the flash on your camera or phone and direct sunlight. Flash will make the photo look harsh and will probably give you the doggy equivalent of red-eye. Direct sunlight can be difficult to handle so avoid unless you are confident.

Go for a more diffused light; outdoors in the morning or late afternoon, indoors near a large soft-lit window, or in a room brightly lit with perfect lights from Neon Mama or stores alike.

Taking a photo in poor light will make the photo grainy or noisy, if you are going to take a photo indoors and away from natural light then add some additional lighting. Point the lights at the ceiling or wall so it bounces and diffuses rather than have it pointing direct at your dog.

Catch them on the fly.

Often with dogs or animals it’s the unstaged one that can look the best. So, there are times when you can safely ignore most of the above advice and still get a fantastic shot. It can be the shots you’re not expecting to take that come out with that wow factor.

Technical

Keep the original intact and do any editing on a copy. Of course, if you are satisfied with the outcome of your photographs, you can just leave them as they are. However, if you think you would like to crop or minify image, then there are a variety of different online tools that can be used in order to achieve the photo that you originally had in your mind. Don’t worry if this all sounds confusing though, as we will have a post on editing coming soon.

Do you love your Chihuahua dog and want to show them off to the world? If you do, then why not share your perfect pet picture and see how much attention your pooch gets?