A Little Secret About Dog Photo Sessions…
One thing I hear all the time is…my dog won’t sit still. Sometimes, I hear…my dog is too crazy.
My big secret is…your dog doesn’t have to sit still!
We photograph all of our dogs on leash. So when you see a dog sitting perfectly, they are actually on leash. Using the leash provides safety first and foremost, but it also allows us to guide the dog into the area that we are photographing.
We don’t only photograph dogs who are off leash with perfect recall. Nope! We have had the chance to photograph all different breeds, sizes, energy levels, training levels, shyness levels; and we have loved each one! My favorite thing to hear after a photo reveal is…you really got their personality. My goal in our session is to create portraits that capture the true charm of YOUR pup.
We just let your dog be a dog. It is what they are best at!
I like to follow the lead of the dog, so if they want to run…we run.
If they want to play…we play!
If they want to swim…we swim!
So next time you think my dog won’t do that, remember that it’s okay! They don’t have to be anything but themselves!
Send me a message with all of your questions!
Moments in Focus
Meet Hummus!
(Yes…best name ever!)
Hummus is a sweet black lab puppy. He is currently being trained for a very important job!
Hummus is a part of Canine Companions in Williamsburg, VA.
[Canine Companions] “provides service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.”
Hummus is being trained by the amazing @raising.puppies (IG). This is the third dog in training that I have photographed with @raising.puppies. Hummus will stay in his current home for about 18 months and then will move on to the next stage of training. I am lucky enough to be able to photograph Hummus again at 18 months and see how he has grown.
Fun Fact…Hummus is the son of the last dog I photographed for @raising.puppies…Gage. We also photographed Gage as a pup and at 18 months.
Check out Gage’s puppy images at the end of this post.
The type of job Hummus will hold will be determined when he is older. Now he is just focusing on learning great puppy manners!
Visit https://canine.org/about/who-we-are/ for more info on Canine Companions!
*Top Row: Gage
*Bottom Row: Hummus
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