January 20, 2009

Take Great Pictures Of Your Yorkshire Terrier Supermodel

by Susan Bailey

Yorkshire Terriers are so photogenic. They are the perfect dogs for photography. Have you ever wished you can take professional quality pictures of your Yorkshire Terrier? There’s no need for you to purchase expensive camera equipment to take great pictures of your dog. Technological advances, and price decreases, mean you can take great photos of your Yorkshire Terrier with an inexpensive digital camera or even a camera phone.

We all know that taking pictures of a pet can be problematic. You have to get your Yorkshire Terrier 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 your dog’s eye level. Here you’ll find all the tips and tricks you need to solve these problems and get you started taking fabulous pictures of your Yorkshire Terrier.

Taking digital photos can save you a ton 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 trashcan with a single click.

Before you start taking photos, be prepared. The better prepared you are to take your pictures, the better the pictures will turn out, because you can focus on your Yorkshire Terrier and on getting the best possible picture instead of worrying about annoying details.

Before you pick up your dog to start the photos, get out your camera and check the memory cards to make sure you have plenty of room for photo storage. Put fresh batteries in the camera if you are taking pictures outdoors or if you don’t have an AC converter for your camera. Decide where to pose your dog, and gather any backdrops or props you want to use.

Believe me, you’re hands will be full once you start taking pictures of your Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire Terrier, comb its gorgeous hair, wipe its eyes, arrange the backdrops, and do safety duty, especially if you are taking your Yorkshire Terrier pictures out of doors.

Nothing is worse than taking great picture of your Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier pictures the best they can be.

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. You should always photograph your dog from your dog’s eye level, not your eye level. Yorkies are so light and easy to lift, so you can easily put your dog on a tabletop or bed to make it easy to get at eye level. These helpful tips will help you get the very best pictures of your Yorkshire Terrier.

About the Author:

Susan Bailey is an avid lover of the Yorkshire Terrier and owns a popular website where you’ll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Yorkshire Terrier. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Yorkshire Terrier Photography information plus a whole lot more.