by : Carolmatthews



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

We all know that taking pictures of a pet can be problematic. You have to get your Golden Retriever to sit still, pose and look into the camera. There are lighting and backdrop issues to deal with, and you need to be sure you're shooting at eye level with your dog. Here you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to solve these problems and get you started taking fabulous pictures of your Golden Retriever.

Prepare in advance for your Golden Retriever photo session. Before you start taking your Golden Retriever pictures, make a list of all the equipment you'll need. Make sure you put a fresh memory card in your camera with plenty of storage capacity so you don't get an annoying card full message when your Golden Retriever finally strikes that perfect pose. Start with fresh batteries.

Decide whether you'll take pictures of your Golden Retriever inside or outside, and secure the location if you decide to shoot outside. Check to be sure your props and backgrounds, if you are using them, are ready and close at hand. Have an idea of the different poses that you want to capture.

As soon as you pick up the camera, you have your hands full. You need to devote your attention to framing the shot and operating the camera, so ask someone to help you. Choose someone who gets along with your dog, and whom your dog likes. Taking pictures together can be a fun adventure for the three of you. Serving refreshments for the people and the dog will help make the session more enjoyable. Take plenty of breaks to keep your dog from tiring out. Thank your assistant after the session is over by sending him or her one of the great Golden Retriever pictures you took with your assistant's help.

The Golden Retriever, with its shiny coat, looks best photographed against a dull background that does not reflect the light. Velvet or canvas makes great backdrops. Consider using a chromatic green backdrop, available at any photography supply site or store. With a chromatic green backdrop, you can add other digital backgrounds to your photo to add interest to your Golden Retriever pictures.

Toys and props not only add interest to your photos, they keep your dog engaged during the photo session. When you're photographing a puppy, the objects will emphasize how small the puppy is and make him or her look even younger.

Don't take Golden Retriever pictures while you are standing up. Get down to your dog's eye level, and then start taking pictures. Both your candid shots and the portrait style shots of your Golden Retriever will look better if the camera is at eye level with the dog.With these quick, easy tips, you'll soon be taking professional quality pictures of your Golden Retriever.