Rawtography - Blog of the RAW

Dogs, dogs, dogs. Since getting one, I feel like I have been taking a picture of so many! Which, by the way, I love. They are tricky, however. Because - unlike most people - their undivided attention is hard to come by.

Whether they are wagging their tail, looking for a treat, or just trying to get the attention of the people around them - they are always on the hunt for something!

Now - I should clarify this blog by saying I rarely do classic portrait sessions. So, at this point in my photography career at least, you won't find me with a Beagle in the studio being lured by treats. I am much more of a photojournalistic shooter - so capturing the dog in its element is usually my goal.

Like all portraits, however, the key element to making a dog work on camera is capturing the eyes. While there are certainly exceptions to this rule (action shots, fur specialization, open mouth with tongue hanging out pics), finding the soul of the animal is as important as capturing the soul of a person. It tells a story... and shows a deep level of loyalty and love.

Here are a few recent dog pics. More to come in the following days!