How to take photos of the natural beauty of dogs?

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Do you always feel that the excitement point of dogs is very low, and it is difficult to take pictures of them with beautiful natural expressions? Do you think other people’s dogs are always so beautiful when photographed? Don’t be discouraged, taking pictures of dogs also requires skills. The editor will teach you how to take pictures of the natural beauty of dogs.

First of all, you need to know, what is the key point of photographing a pet dog? Is it a room full of props? Or a suit of glittering clothes? That's the protagonist?

Speaking of this, many people who take photos of pet dogs only focus on the pet dog itself, its beauty, and clothing, and strive to create its cute appearance without any loss. I believe that most people who take photos of pet dogs will do this, but there are some Have you ever thought that in addition to the pet dog itself, we can also add some supporting characters to make the pet dog's image more vivid?

No matter how good the protagonist is, he must be matched by licorice actors to make it a good show, and these important roles are the surrounding environment; whether indoors or outdoors, we can find some scenes It can be very simple, and you won’t even notice it when you pass by it on weekdays. But when the protagonist is placed, the whole picture is completely different. We can even use light. In addition to making the outline more three-dimensional, light In addition, sometimes you can create some special atmosphere.

Sometimes it is not necessary to fill the room with props or let them wear some unique clothes to make a beautiful pet dog photo. This may make them feel unhappy, and pet dogs also have emotions. Making them look different will make them depressed. For example, every time you take your pet dog for a haircut, if it is cut too short, they will shrink back and refuse to eat. This is their mood. I will choose to capture the most natural and authentic side of the pet dog as the focus of the photo.

In addition, do not force them to perform certain actions or use commands to make them face the camera, otherwise it may have the opposite effect. Although we know that every pet dog has its own personality and temperament, it would be better to know their personality or have the owner assist in taking the photo.

Patience is the key factor. Pet dogs will not take pictures of you just because you are a photographer or because you picked up a camera. Many times I will pick up the camera and play with them in the early stages of shooting until I wait. Only shoot when it’s suitable.

To summarize, in order to take a natural and beautiful photo of your pet dog, you must first establish a relationship with them.