Capturing Doggy Photos
by Nanette Baker
I love photography! And what better composition to photograph than our darling doggies! You will find some even
love the camera! Over the years I have learned a few things through trial and error and by taking LOTS of photos.
There are no specific rules to photography, but there are some guidelines that can help capture that perfect shot! Once
familiar with these tips you'll realize just how universal they are! You'll begin to see them everywhere.
1) Rule of Thirds - Imagine your image is divided in 9 equal parts by 2 horizontal and 2 vertical lines, looking like a
tick tack toe grid. The guideline goes that you should position the most important element of the image along the lines
or intersecting points. This will add interest and balance to your final photo.
2) Balancing Elements - By placing your main subject off center, as by following the rule of thirds, a void in the scene
may make it seem empty. Balance out the elements by including another object or something of less importance to fill
that emptiness.
3) Leading Lines - Our eyes naturally are drawn to lines. By planning how you place lines in the composition, you can
pull one into the photo, toward the subject even like a journey through the scene. Be creative with straight, diagonal,
curvy, zigzag lines. The possibilities are endless!