Great Photos & Videos

Soft, natural light flatters every dog. Shoot near a window indoors or outside in the early morning or late afternoon, when the light is warm and gentle. Avoid harsh midday sun, which causes squinting and dark shadows, and avoid flash, which can startle dogs and cause glowing eyes. Dark-coated dogs look best in bright, even light.

Get down to your dog’s eye level for an instantly more personal shot. Focus on the eyes; if they’re sharp, the photo usually works. Keep backgrounds simple, and use burst mode to catch action. Try a mix of close-ups, full-body shots and “in their world” photos, such as sniffing through grass or curled on a favourite blanket.

A dog who loves the camera is a trained one, not a forced one. Pair the phone with treats: show it, then reward. Teach a solid “stay” and “look” (eyes to your hand by the lens), and reward generously. Use a noise sparingly to grab attention, as it soon stops working. Keep sessions short and always end with play.

For video, hold the phone steady with both hands or use a small tripod. Film vertically for most short-form platforms and horizontally for longer content. Clean your lens, keep clips short and capture several takes. Natural moments, like zoomies or a happy greeting, often outperform anything staged, and they’re more fun for your dog too.