Mastering Composition: Leading Lines in Dog Photography

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One of the well known rules of composition is leading lines. Quite literally a line is the distance between two points. Simple.  In composition, leading lines can be simple or implied, man made or natural. Leading lines lead the viewer’s eye into scene, directing the gaze to land on the subject if done correctly. They can be straight, or curved or even diagonal.  In dog photography, leading lines are wonderful ways to highlight your subject – the dog!  First, learn how to see leading lines.  Step outside, sans dog and look. Your front sidewalk is a leading line, your driveway, […]

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DIY Valentine’s Portraits for Your Pup

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Break out the pinks & reds and shower everyone with LOVE! It is Valentine’s Day!  For Blue’s portraits I broke out the pink seamless paper and box of Valentine’s props, then added in a strobe with a softbox to my left. Weirdly I typically light from the left, though this may be due to the layout of the living room. (I also light this way when I have more space hahaha!) Blue gets excited when the camera & lights come out, and he happily works for sliced cheese.  Ready to DIY your own Valentine’s dog portraits with your pup?  First

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Yes! Even Your Reactive Dog Can Rock a Photoshoot

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Yes, your reactive or shy dog can have a photography session and look like an EPIC superstar! I get it. Your dog isn’t the meet everyone type. New people are scary, new dogs are scary, new places are overwhelming and it can send them into anxiety quickly. In the past, I essentially understood it. Mick & Icey were personable with dogs & people, Axle was overly excited in meeting other dogs but fine with people, Bender was fine with people but particular about other dogs. Then there is Blue. From the onset, this dude has been shy. He growled and

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It’s bloody cold out! 5 tips to stay safe in subzero temps!

/ Dogs & Lifestyle

January in Minnesota – the land of subzero temps and that’s not even accounting for a breeze. Today’s lovely high: negative something between -1 and -15 pending on where you are bunkered down in the state. And there’s a windchill, which has lovingly dropped the temp to the negative 30s.  Which means that frostbite is possible within 10 to 15 minutes of exposure to the outdoors! EGADS! At least there’s snow on the ground… Here are 5 tips to stay safe in subzero temps! 1. Bunker down in a warm toasty house with ample blankets. This is Blue’s favorite option when

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Paws & Fireworks: Keeping Your Dog Safe This 4th of July

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We have entered July with the 4th landing tomorrow! Happy birthday USA! Now there are definitely loads of things that surround the 4th – barbecues, pools, guests, and those booming fireworks from small to big. And we want your dog to stay safe throughout it all.  Dogs & 4th of July tips:  GuestsOMG how exciting that the friend of the friend of the friend is coming over! You may have not seen a plethora of your friends and haven’t had them all over to your house at once in ages, but don’t forget your dog may not have met all

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