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submitted: Aug 19th 2008 | by: CarolMatthews | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 626 | |

You don't have to hire a professional photographer to get professional looking Golden Retriever pictures. You could use a costly 35 mm. SLR camera or a disposable 35 mm camera from the grocery store to take pictures of your Golden Retriever, but a digital camera works even better because it gives you the option of deleting your bad shots instead of paying to have them processed and printed. With digital cameras, you get instant results. Digital cameras are greener than disposable cameras. Processing film from disposable cameras consumes water and uses chemicals that harm the environment.

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.

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 trash can 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 Golden Retriever 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.

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.

Another way to have a spectacular background in your Golden Retriever pictures is to use a chromatic green backdrop. With a chromatic green backdrop, your background disappears digitally, and you can insert your Golden Retriever into virtually any backdrop you can find. You can add surf, turf or snow to your picture without every going to the beach, the park or the mountains.

The best Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever.

About the Author

About the author: Carol Matthews is an avid lover of the Golden Retriever and owns a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Golden Retriever. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Golden Retriever Photography plus a whole lot more.

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