HELP! I have to photograph 4 dogs!

330cic · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

My neighbors and I are doing a page for a dog calendar and I have been voted as the photographer (since I have the nicest camera).

So, any hits on how to get 4 dogs to sit quitely and pose?

Wubblelvr · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Well what I do is, first I get the dog to sit, and well...try to tell him to stay and I hold like a piece of cheese on top of my camera or something like that.

Cr4zYH3aD · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

treat ! they will fix it

Skrim17 · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Let them play for a while first, don't bring them together and expect them to sit still right away. then by all means bribe them with their favorite treats and toys.

Starbugs78 · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Ha good luck. I have five dogs! Hmmm well behaved dogs that listen work best.

VinnyC01 · 13th of July 2008 (Sun)

1) Introduce and bring the dogs together slowly. Do not get them all worked up unless you want that.
2) you want them to sit ... get that shot last! When they are * more* tires they will eventually want to sit/lay down.
3) Let hem act natural. Let them play ... shoot those.
4) When all else fails, peanut butter on a treat.

and remember ... you must stay CALM, you must not get FRUSTRATED, you must act in charge or the dogs will simply cause chaos.

You are very lucky. Have fun with it!

fubarhouse · 13th of July 2008 (Sun)

The best way is to drain the majority of their energy if possible, where you can, get them to play - even for a few hours. Excercise may also be of use.
Get them to sit & stay all in one group. It might help to have a group of people (even the owners) to stand by for encouragement to obey orders.
Most importantly: As a difficult task, be very patient.

Good luck, I'm interested in the turnout

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330cic Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin TX Posts: 99	HELP! I have to photograph 4 dogs! My neighbors and I are doing a page for a dog calendar and I have been voted as the photographer (since I have the nicest camera). So, any hits on how to get 4 dogs to sit quitely and pose? __________________ SteveH Canon Digital Rebel XTi Canon "thrifty fifty" 50mm Sigma 10-20 Canon Kit 18-55, 75-300

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Wubblelvr Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southampton, New York Posts: 115	Re: HELP! I have to photograph 4 dogs! Well what I do is, first I get the dog to sit, and well...try to tell him to stay and I hold like a piece of cheese on top of my camera or something like that.

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Cr4zYH3aD Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,024	Re: HELP! I have to photograph 4 dogs! treat ! they will fix it __________________ Canon EOS 7D, Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 (No VC), Sandisk Extreme IV 8GB. Canon Rebel XTi, EF-S 18-55 Kit lens, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, SanDisk Extreme III 2gb

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Skrim17 The only TPBMer without a title. Enjoying my anonymity. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my tree Posts: 39,555 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: HELP! I have to photograph 4 dogs! Let them play for a while first, don't bring them together and expect them to sit still right away. then by all means bribe them with their favorite treats and toys. __________________ Crissa FOR SALE

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Starbugs78 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: From New Jersey (south) now live at Camp LeJeune/Hubert, NC Posts: 148 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: HELP! I have to photograph 4 dogs! Ha good luck. I have five dogs! Hmmm well behaved dogs that listen work best. __________________ I'm just a hobbyist learning. "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything. Friedrich Nietzsche" Canon 40D, w battery grip, Canon kit lens 28-135mm EF F3.50-5.6 , canon 50mm EF F1.8 , sigma 18-50mm F3.5-5.6, Sigma 30 mm F1.4 430 speedlite ex

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VinnyC01 "throw pies at me! " Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morris County, NJ Posts: 1,176	Re: HELP! I have to photograph 4 dogs! 1) Introduce and bring the dogs together slowly. Do not get them all worked up unless you want that. 2) you want them to sit ... get that shot last! When they are * more* tires they will eventually want to sit/lay down. 3) Let hem act natural. Let them play ... shoot those. 4) When all else fails, peanut butter on a treat. and remember ... you must stay CALM, you must not get FRUSTRATED, you must act in charge or the dogs will simply cause chaos. You are very lucky. Have fun with it! __________________ CANON Mark 1D IV & 5D Mark III; 300/2.8L IS; 70-200/2.8L IS; 24-70 f/2.8L; 85/1.8; 50/1.4;1.4x; 580EX II; MCVProductions.net; Sports Shooter; MaxPreps; Facebook; Flickr; Last edited by VinnyC01 : 13th of July 2008 (Sun) at 00:16.

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fubarhouse Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 480 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: HELP! I have to photograph 4 dogs! The best way is to drain the majority of their energy if possible, where you can, get them to play - even for a few hours. Excercise may also be of use. Get them to sit & stay all in one group. It might help to have a group of people (even the owners) to stand by for encouragement to obey orders. Most importantly: As a difficult task, be very patient. Good luck, I'm interested in the turnout __________________ Canon 40D, 580EXII, BG-E2N, RS-80N3 (Remote), Velbon Vel-flo 5 PH 248 (Tripod), Velbon RUP-43 (Monopod), Hoya CP Filters Canon EF 50mm F/1.4 USM Canon EFS 17-85/4.0-5.6 IS USM, Canon EF 28-300mm F/3.5-5.6 L IS USM, Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6 L IS USM. My Gear \| My Website

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