So many of us have a furry loved one in the family and they can be so much fun to include in a photoshoot. Below are seven ideas for having a photo shoot with your dog(s)!
1.Get dressed up! Yes, even your dog can be fancy for a day! Buy your dog a colorful bow tie or cozy sweater to coordinate with your outfits.
![Little girl holding dog dressed up in tuxedo in front of red brick wall in Sacramento](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/laufman-vert-800x557.jpg)
2. Run! What dog doesn’t like to run? Start off far away and run towards the camera. The results are pure joy and lots of giggles!
![running with your dog can make a beautiful picture](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dog_run-800x554.jpg)
3. Do Tricks. Can your dog catch a frisbee mid-air? Can they sit up and beg? Bring treats and show off all their skills for the camera.
![Dog jumping for a treat in Sacramento outdoors](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/mcwilliams-vert-800x557.jpg)
4. Cuddle! Puppies are best for this, but it makes for some great laughs with big dogs, too. Lay out a blanket and cuddle up. Have your dog sit on your lap or lay down next to them and snuggle. Cuteness overload!
![Teen girl getting kisses from her labrador retriever in Sacramento](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/urata-vert-1-800x557.jpg)
5. Run to Each Other. Remember those romantic comedies where the couple would see each other after a long time apart and would run to each other for an embrace? This is a fun way to connect with your furry friend and get lots of genuine smiles from the whole family!
6. Just Take a Walk. It can be as simple as just taking your dog for a walk. Let your dog be themselves while taking a stroll through a beautiful park.
7. Capture the Details. Think paws, wagging tails, and tongues hanging out to the side. These are the things we want to remember of our furbabies.
![Boys holding on to puppy's leash while smiling under the apple tree in Apple Hill California](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/whately-vert-800x557.jpg)
Want to book a photo session with your dog? Contact me to schedule a date!