Wouldn't it be great to have a picture of your adorable, loyal Boston Terrier on a tee shirt, a screensaver, a mouse pad or a coffee mug? By following a few simple tips for taking outstanding Boston Terrier pictures, you'll be able to take high quality photos of your dog with an inexpensive digital camera, a disposable 35 mm camera or even a camera phone.

Taking pictures of your Boston Terrier can be lots of fun for you and your dog to do together. The beautiful Boston Terrier, with its sleek coat, is a natural subject for portrait photography. Your dog can look terrific in pictures whether you use the very latest in high-tech digital cameras or an inexpensive camera phone.

Taking digital photos can save you plenty of money over old-fashioned prints from 35 mm. film. With digital photography, you only pay for the pictures that you want to print. Blurry shots, overexposed frames, red eyes and other rejected frames all disappear into the digital trash can with a single click.

Start with fresh batteries. Decide whether you'll take pictures of your Boston Terrier inside or outside, and secure the location if you decide to shoot outside. Make sure all your backdrops and props are ready and close at hand. Have an idea of the different poses that you want to capture.

Believe me, you're hands will be full once you start taking pictures of your Boston Terrier. You can only do one thing at a time and do it well, so focus your attention on taking great pictures. You'll need at least one extra set of hands to manage your Boston Terrier, comb its gorgeous hair, wipe its eyes, arrange the backdrops, and do safety duty, especially if you are taking your Boston Terrier pictures outside.

Nothing is worse than taking great Boston Terrier pictures without noticing that you have a cluttered background, with laundry, dishes or newspapers competing for attention with your dog. To avoid clutter, use a solid-colored background to make your Boston Terrier pictures the best they can be.

With a chromatic green backdrop, you can add other digital backgrounds to your photo to add interest to your Boston Terrier pictures. Whatever backdrop you use, it should be uncluttered so all the attention is focused on your dog. Props and accessories help enhance your dog's appeal. Use colorful dog toys, stuffed animals, tennis balls or potted flowers.

The best Boston Terrier pictures all seem to be at the dog's eye level. Don't be afraid to get down on the floor with your dog and take pictures, or set your dog on a tabletop or bed to raise its height. Remember, safety first! With these great tips, soon you'll be taking amazing pictures of your Boston Terrier.