Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Take Great Pictures Of Your Yorkshire Terrier Supermodel

By Susan Bailey

Wouldn't it be great to have a picture of your adorable, loyal Yorkshire Terrier on a tee shirt, a sweatshirt, a screensaver, a mouse pad, or a coffee mug? By following a few simple tips for taking outstanding Yorkshire Terrier pictures, you'll be able to take high quality photos of your Yorkshire Terrier 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 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.

Prepare in advance for your Yorkshire Terrier photo session. Before you start taking your Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier finally strikes that perfect pose.

Start with fresh batteries. Decide whether you'll take pictures of your Yorkshire 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.

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 Yorkshire Terrier pictures you took with your assistant's help.

The best Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire Terrier. ## Your choice of background can make or break your Yorkshire Terrier pictures, so put plenty of thought into your backgrounds. Cloth backdrops should be matte, not shiny. You might want to use a chromatic green backdrop. With a chromatic green backdrop, your background disappears in digital images, and you can place your Yorkshire Terrier into 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 mountain.

Don't take Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier.

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