Fritz The Blue Miniature Dachshund (Click to enlarge)
You see what I mean about posing to accent a certain quality? Yes, you would have seen Fritz’s entire length had I posed him broadside to the camera, but this gentles a more contrived angle, in my opinion. Yet we see his length in spades. I’ve always loved this portrait. Even his tiny tongue is somewhat appealing. I love the perked ears, just as an alert Dachshund should be.
Take note that my posts don’t always list a how-to guide, but each is meant to inspire you to better your pet photography. Though this image is of a Dachshund accenting his best qualities, consider your pet. German Shepherd? Must have an alert look complete with erect ears. Golden Retriever? Try a thin depth of field to soften the coat in a cloud with only the eyes in focus. How ’bout one of the moppy, floppy-coated fellas — a Benji type dog? I’d like to see that one done with sufficient DOF to accentuate each tack-sharp, spikey hair.
I realize most of my readers are not working with studio lights. No worries. The same attributes I’m trying to highlight in the studio can be accomplished with ambient light in your own backyard. Be inspired. Post your inspirations here, as we’d love to see them.
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