Photographing them can be a challenge. Puppies tend to move around a lot and are less likely to follow commands. On the bright side, a lot of play leads to a tired and even cuter puppy.
Follow a couple of tricks to achieve good images:
Try and confine your puppy to one area of your home. The less it can move around, the less you'll be chasing him with your camera and lighting gear.
Shoot lots!!! If your camera has a continuous shooting button - use it. As your puppy moves around it is sometimes hard to get the one good shot. By increasing your shooting rate you are more likely to take home a winner!
Try and create even lighting: as your dog moves around the area, try and have it lit evenly by using a diffuser, ideally an umbrella. Better even - two lights!
Give your puppy a toy to occupy himself. A good toy like this treat filled Kong can focus your puppy in one location, allowing you to get a good angle.
Try and avoid busy backgrounds - not always possible as seen here but less is more!
And after a busy session of close up photography, move away a little and let your puppy play. Now you can get beautiful candid shots.
Most importantly - make sure it is fun for you and your puppy!
Enjoy the action and pass on the tips!
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