You have the Havanese and you have the camera - you are itching to take great Havanese pictures to show off to your friends, family and other dog owners. But your Havanese might have other plans. If your Havanese has never seen a camera before, they first might think it is a great new toy. You might need a helper to distract your Havanese until she realizes what a camera is for - giving her adoration.
It's not the end of the world if you can't get the perfect shot the first time. Even professionals can't do that! Be ready to take many shots in order to get the picture that just stands heads and shoulders above the rest.
You need plenty of the three P's when taking Havanese pictures - patience, persistence and practice. Just like with any new training, start off taking indoor shots to minimize distractions. Keep the sessions only about ten to fifteen minutes at a time.
You can get great Havanese pictures by getting down on your elbows and knees - more on level with your dog. This will have your dog fill up the frame and be more in proportion. When you are standing and aim the camera down at your Havanese, your dog will wind up looking like a huge fluffy head and tiny body. Of course, these Havanese pictures are pretty funny, but do not accurately portray what your dog looks like.
What color is your dog? Have the background be a contrasting color, to make your dog stand out better. Have lighting behind you, but use a flash is the camera tells you to. Be ready to take lots of pictures - maybe even a whole roll a session, in order to get that perfect shot. This is what professionals do. You can't get away from it. With practice, your dog will know more of what to expect and there will be less "wasted" shots.
Have your Havanese quietly sit or stand in front of the backdrop, look at you and then snap away. Be sure to reward with lots of vocal praise and a special toy or treat after the session is over.
If you don't have a helper to keep a squirmy puppy still, then you need to trick the pup into staying still enough for you. You just might have to do a lot of quick moving about to fit the pup's face into your frame. Get a small amount of food in a shallow, heavy bowl (pups like to push!) to keep the pup still for at least half a minute for a clear shot.
As your dog gets used to these sessions, you can have some fun with them. As long as you make it fun for the dog with praise, treats and petting, they will enjoy posing for you. You can dress them up, put them with funny props and just let your imagination go. This is also a great way to reinforce basic obedience training. And your Havanese pictures will be proof that you live with a canine superstar.
About the Author:
Fiona Kelly is a passionate lover of the Havanese and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Havanese. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Havanese Pictures plus a whole lot more.
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