Don’t Be Scared Of Taking Havanese Pictures
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All dogs are stars - but you can prove your Havanese is with clear, interesting Havanese pictures. You needn’t take your Havanese to a professional photographer in order to get great photos. If you have patience, film and a 35 mm camera (digital or traditional), you and your Havanese are ready to rock. Taking great Havanese pictures is just like teaching your dog a simple command like lay down or stay - patience, treats and a sense of humor.
Puppies especially need to have a romp and get the sillies out before you can attempt getting any decent portraits. If you have a 35mm camera with high speed film, like 1000 or 1600, then you are safe to let your Havanese pup romp and take photos as they romp. If you use a film speed of 100 or 200, any action shots might get blurred. But at least the pup gets used to seeing a camera in front of your face.
One of the best ways to assure that your lost Havanese comes back to you (besides a collar and microchipping) is to always have current pictures on had, taken every six months at least. So protect your pet, get great photos to show off and have fun with your dog in taking Havanese pictures.
You need to get clear images of your dog’s body (both sides) and head every six months in case your dog gets lost and the police need some identifying photos. You are best off using a 35mm camera - even a disposable one gives great Havanese photos. An instant camera just can’t capture the details and gives your dog “demon eyes”. After you get some good portraits, then you can get crazy.
You can also choose the background better with indoor shots and make sure there isn’t a lot of clutter to distract a viewer from your Havanese. Putting up a cloth or sheet background over a chair or stretched out on a wall can transform a dull picture into a snazzy Havanese picture.
Make camera time a fun, rewarding time for your dog and he or she will be a joy to photograph. Use a happy voice, have plenty or treats or a special toy on hand as a reward afterwards, and never get cross or hit the dog. Most Havanese get the gist of getting their picture taken within a few short sessions. If you can make the first photographic sessions less than fifteen minutes a time, this will help keep your Havanese’s attention.
If you don’t have a helper to keep a squirmy puppy still, then you need to trick the pup into staying still enough for you. You just might have to do a lot of quick moving about to fit the pup’s face into your frame. Get a small amount of food in a shallow, heavy bowl (pups like to push!) to keep the pup still for at least half a minute for a clear shot.
You can always but a blanket or towel over a chair to make a good background color. Most importantly, have fun!
