Shoot outside in either early morning or late afternoon when the sun is low in the sky and the light isgolden. A slightly overcast day is also good to reduce contrast. It’s best to avoid windy days.

Choose a time of day when your dog is not too frisky and has already had his/her walk.

Remember...try to capture the unique personality of your dog. Wait for that particular tilt of her head or cute way that she lies on her paws. Those shots will be more endearing than the technically perfect photo of a generic pose.

Thanks to digital, you can take dozens of shots and choose the best ones.. Try several different angles, levels and poses.