I have to consider a few things when I'm working with dogs, like:
1. Limit the number of distractions - Dog are distracted by everything. E.g Having people around is distracting. With fewer distraction is more likely that the dog is going to respond to me and I can get a better picture at that way and making sure the dog is focused on you.
2. Try to engage the dog with toys, treats and squeakers, visual signs, weird noises - Try to take the pictures when the dog is looking directly into the camera lens. Find out what the dog interested in and try to engage with the dog and I might get a little head tail or some interesting expression.
3. Get on eye level - Remember when photographing dogs always be at the dog's eye level - We don't want them looking up, we want them looking at you. In the case of taking picture of a tiny dog, we can put the dog on a table and we'll be right at his eye level. There are dogs that can look a bit though, we should have a walk with him around for a couple of minutes until he pants and panting looks like smiling.
4. Background - the most preferred backdrop is a green bush that have a nice natural setting in the background with no distracting elements. Try to avoid putting a white/black dog against a white/black wall, avoid the same colours. Always show some kind of a contrast between the dog and the background to make the dog stand out more.
An example of what to avoid: This wrong setting really hides what the dog looks like and you are immediately starting to lose the contrast between the dog and the background.
5. Composition - The most important photo is the head shot, focusing on the eyes. Specially the eyes because the eyes what makes a connection with the potential adopters.
6. Patience - Remember to be patient, frustration will never help. The experience should be positive for the pet and for me as well. Enjoy!
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