Golden Retrievers are such beautiful, photogenic dogs that they are the perfect subjects for canine portrait photography. Have you ever wished you could take professional quality pictures of your Golden Retriever? There's no need for you to purchase expensive camera equipment to take great pictures of your dog. Technological advances - and price decreases - mean you can take great photos of your Golden Retriever with an inexpensive digital camera or even a camera phone.
Digital photography makes it easier than ever to take amazing photographs of your Golden Retriever. Follow these easy steps, and you can take Golden Retriever pictures that you'll be proud of. You'll have plenty of Golden Retriever pictures that you'll want to upload to a photo sharing site, or load into a digital photo frame. You'll have great pictures worth putting in your scrapbook. You'll have pictures that will be perfect for use as desktop wallpaper, or for sharing with your friends in an online photo album.
Your dog only has a certain amount of patience, so get everything ready beforehand. Put a fresh, high-capacity memory storage card in your digital camera, replace the batteries, and carry fresh batteries with you.
Choose a setting for your pictures. Indoors, make sure there is plenty of light shining on your Golden Retriever, and arrange any backdrops you will need so you can grab them quickly between shots. If you are taking pictures outdoors, secure the area for your Golden Retriever's safety. A fenced back yard makes a great outdoor setting.
As soon as you pick up the camera, you have your hands full. You need to devote your attention to framing the shot and operating the camera, so ask someone to help you. Choose someone who gets along with your dog, and whom your dog likes. Taking pictures together can be a fun adventure for the three of you. Serving refreshments for the people and the dog will help make the session more enjoyable. Take plenty of breaks to keep your dog from tiring out. Thank your assistant after the session is over by sending him or her one of the great Golden Retriever pictures you took with your assistant's help.
The Golden Retriever, with its shiny coat, looks best photographed against a dull background that does not reflect the light. Velvet or canvas makes great backdrops. Consider using a chromatic green backdrop, available at any photography supply site or store. With a chromatic green backdrop, you can add other digital backgrounds to your photo to add interest to your Golden Retriever pictures.
Whatever backdrop you use, it should be uncluttered so all the attention is focused on your dog. Props and accessories help enhance your dog's appeal. Use colorful dog toys are popular choices for props, as are stuffed animals, tennis balls or potted flowers.
Don't take Golden Retriever pictures while you are standing up. Get down to your dog's eye level, and then start taking pictures. Both your candid shots and the portrait style shots of your Golden Retriever will look better if the camera is at eye level with the dog.
With these quick, easy tips, you'll soon be taking professional quality pictures of your Golden Retriever.
Carol Matthews is a college professor whose lifelong love of Golden Retrievers led to a venture into animal photography. Your Golden Retriever pictures will go much more smoothly if you plan ahead and ask a friend to help get the you need. This Golden Retriever information about picture-taking will help you get the very best pictures possible of your dog. |
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