Uncooperative Holiday Photo Shoot + Pet Photo Tips

Gorgeous outdoor weather for the past days.
It hard to believe it’s November but it felt like Spring.
My mom thought it will be a great idea to do a photo shoot for the 
2010 Blog Pet Pals Holiday Exchange Cards.
I was loving the weather too much …
I rather do Golden Grass Rolls.
I was totally uncooperative to partake on this photo shoot.
What Do You Think?
Please excuse my Golden Tongue.


To submit your information for 2010 Holiday Exchange Cards Visit Frankie, Fiesty Three and Sprinkle‘s Blog. JOIN to PAWticipate on this Blog Pet Pals Holiday Event.
You can also send your information to me at (sugar at goldenwoofs dot com
and I’ll forward it to one of the host of this event.

I am delighted to partake on this holiday event and happy to help out and create this banner/button. If you are participating on this event here’s a button that you can display on your blog. (To copy this button go to Fiesty Three’s blog, Click Here. )

My mom is not a professional photographer and takes photos on a regular digital camera.
Here are some helpful tips that she learned from taking photographs of me.
5 Helpful Tips of Taking Holiday Pet Photos
1. Planning and preparation are keys to a successful holiday pet photo. Select a simple theme. Plan it based it on your dog’s behavioral mood. Never do a photo shoot when your dog is sleepy, tired and/or hungry. A relax and well feed dog is the best time.
2. Select appropriate accessories. Not all dogs want to be accessorized and dressed-up. Be sensitive to the comfort level of your dog.
3. Paying attention to the photo background. Keep the photo background as simple as possible. Keep in mind the real subject of your photo shoot, your dog.
4. Lighting plays an important role. Natural lighting is the best. Thus, taking holiday pet photo outdoors is great. As much as possible avoid using your camera’s flash. If you are limited to indoor area, makes sure to utilize a room that has windows/doors and allow as much natural light as possible. You many use other lightning options such as lamps to bring more light in the room.
5. Be experimental. Enjoy and most importantly have FUN. “Relish this time you spend with your dog. You’ll forever treasure the end-product.”
Lots of Golden Woofs,

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Comments

  1. Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom says:

    So, were woo channeling your inner Sibe?

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

  2. Suka says:

    hey Sugar,

    I will not excuse your Golden Tongue because that is the BEST part of your picture! You look so happy and fun and full of life! An excellent picture to convey the feeling of celebration for the holidays!

    Suka

  3. scotsmad says:

    We agree with Suka, a great photo.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

  4. Fisher and Staff says:

    Hey there, Sugar – you are too adorable to ever have a bad picture. Your friend, Fisher

  5. Maggie and Mitch says:

    You gotta enjoy those last warm days before the snow flies, Sugar! There is always time for photo sessions!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  7. Kari in WeHo says:

    love the tongue sticking out :)

    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

  8. Cocorue says:

    just kept losing my comments!

    wanted to say that i agree that you can never take a bad picture….looove, just looooove the pic

    chikisses
    coco

  9. The Thuglets says:

    Great picture…something different!

    Don't you find the hoomans want staged photos rather than out natural poses! LOL Defo love the tongue.

    Big Nose Pokes
    The Thugletsx

  10. Ann says:

    I can't imagine you not being cooperative. I think that any picture of you is a good picture.

  11. jen says:

    I love your picture Sugar!

    Thanks for the tips! I can use as many as I can get:)

  12. giantspeckledchihuahua says:

    More treats probably would have resulted in better cooperation!

  13. Mr. Pip says:

    Hi Sugar! I love this picture of you! Hasn't the weather been great. I can't believe other parts of the country are having snow and cold weather. We are very lucky.

    Your pal, Pip

  14. BRUTUS says:

    BOL! Way to protest, Sugar!! But I have to tell you, now you've gone and reminded mom that she needs to get our photos taken too, thanks a lot (BOL). Think I'll take a tip from you & stick out my tongue!!

    Snorts-
    Brutus the Frenchie

  15. Tucker, Daisy and Leo says:

    We think you look adorable, Miss Sugar. Love the tongue.

    Tucker and Daisy

  16. Minnie Moo says:

    Sugar, somehow you still look adorable even though you obviously did not want your picture taking.

    Thanks for the tips!

    Muah,

    Minnie Moo

  17. Frankie Furter says:

    I see NOTHING wrong with your picture. Two Leggers have no sense of Style. BOL

  18. Neeko says:

    Dear Miss Sugar ♥

    Your “uncooperative” photo shoot is very original and artistic.
    Pawsome job!
    I’ll look into the Holiday Exchange Cards…

    Smooches,
    Neeko ♥

  19. ♥I am Holly♥ says:

    Sugar, Your uncooperative picture turned out to be a great photo!! Love it!!!! Thanks for the tips on pictures..we sure can use all the help we can get! Have a wonderful day! Lots of love, Holly and mom

  20. Remington says:

    You are just too cute!

  21. Samantha says:

    What a great Christmassy shot, Sugar! And the tongue DOES it!!! Great tips too – we are definitely involved, but haven't posted a button yet! We will!
    Big Hugs xoxoxo
    Sammie and Avalon

  22. Nichole says:

    Our Mama gave up years ago and just goes thru the past year's photos to find the ones that work best. :)

  23. Wyatt says:

    whats wrong with that picture? BOL
    You are happy and that's what the holidays are all about!!

    Wyatt

  24. houndstooth says:

    We had a good giggle over your picture, Sugar! We agree with your tips, too! It's even tougher when you try to get multiple dogs in the picture, too.

    Bunny

  25. Little Miss Jada Kiss says:

    Thanks for the tips Sugar! Mommy's getting ideas together for this year's holiday card with of course me on it along with my baby brother. BTW, I really like your picture :) BOL!!

  26. jgaffneycards says:

    i love this photo of you, its so cute, and sticking your tounge out. hehe, i love it, cheeky girl :)

    Jenny :)

  27. central bark designs says:

    Sugar –

    I love that perfectly GOLDEN pic. Rolling in the grass with your tongue sticking out – says "HAPPY" to me – the perfect sentiment for the holidays!

  28. ♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ says:

    Guess we are not too fussy because we really do LOVE any pics we see of Sugar – you look very loving to us.

    Thanks for the photo tips – Mom needs to get going and try to get us to cooperate.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

  29. ~Kim at Golden Pines~ says:

    I've known for months that we need to get going on our pictures too–But I just haven't been in the mood, and when I am the dogs aren't. I need the cosmos to all come together–I know they will, last year it was just before Christmas when they did–Better late than never! :-)

  30. K-9 Katastrophe says:

    What a cute golden tongue you have!

    Licks,
    Ruthie

  31. Hi! I'm Sierra-Dog! says:

    Ha, Ha!
    Sugar, thanks for making us smile today.
    You look maaaaarvelous, darling.

    Still cracking up while typing this,
    Dexie and the Peeps

  32. BeadedTail says:

    Tip #6 is try not to have photo shoots with kitty sisfurs!

    We really like your photo Sugar!

  33. Sam says:

    I think that picture is perfect!

    Sam

  34. 1000 Goldens says:

    We love your photo Sugar, it has a lot of personality :)

  35. Lorenza says:

    Your picture is pawesome, Sugar!
    Thanks for sharing all those tips!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

  36. Olive says:

    Hello!! I have an award for you!! Stop by :)

    Licks from me Olive!

  37. Mango says:

    Sometimes I think the humans just need to lighten up. I mean is there really a bad picture of any of us? Maybe we should have an outtake only holiday card exchange.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

  38. Lola says:

    You look great there, Sugar. The tongue is one of the best parts of the photo.

    lotsa licks, Lola

  39. YD, sometimes with ♥Samantha and ♥June says:

    We think you look great Sugar! Your mom should just use this picture, shows your goofy side. :)

    Sam & June

  40. Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo and Molly says:

    Those are some great photo tips Sugar!! We like the photo of you anyways!! Thanks for all of your helps on the card exchange!

    Woofs and Kisses!
    The Fiesty Three

  41. Those Elgin Pugs says:

    Oh Sugar!! Your pho-toe shot went really well and you do look super cute and tanks for 'da pointers!!

    We will stick up 'da new badge too!!

    Hugs to you!!
    loves,
    IzZY, Josie, TriXie and Anakin Man

  42. mayziegal says:

    Heehee…I'd totally rather roll in the grass than gets my picture taken, too! But my mom liked those tips a lot and says thank you. I s'pose that means I'VE now got a holiday photo shoot in my future. Sigh.

    Wiggles & Wags,
    mayzie

  43. Alien says:

    Ah, Sugar. Let me say that is a most impressive banner and generous of you to help out with the card exchange. You are a gem star.

    Yours,

  44. Molly,Taffy and Monty says:

    We are masters of being uncooperative for photos, Nothing like winding up the photographer! hee hee.

    Molly, Taffy and MOnty

  45. Meeka says:

    Love the picture! It's so very you – happy, playful and full of life.

  46. caboval says:

    Sugar, we were on a break but we are back and we love you!! Hugs Joey and Kealani

  47. The Sprollies 'n' Border Collies says:

    Love the photo, Sugar!

    About Sugar the Sheep… she's with ram Ted at the moment and should be having lambs this Spring… godd news worth waiting for, huh?

  48. 3 doxies says:

    Oh NO please Sugar…no foto tips fur my mum! Dis is gonna be unbearable…hehehe!
    Actually, I likes your foto withs yout tongue out.

    Puddles

  49. The Thundering Herd says:

    And exactly what is wrong with that picture for the holiday card? We think it is perfect.

  50. Sarge says:

    Hey Sugar.
    I love your pix! Great tongue action…that's the best part. I think you are having fun and that's the joy in yourself coming out for all of us to enjoy!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge

  51. Thor says:

    What a cute tongue shot!

    Thor x

  52. Miss Kodee says:

    The out take photos are always the BEST memories! Love it.

  53. sprinkles says:

    I love that top picture!

    Those are some excellent picture taking tips. One thing I don't tend to think about as much as I should is the background.

  54. Priscilla says:

    Your golden tongue is sweet and cute! Love it!!! Oops! it's too late for us to pawticipate in the photo shoot for the 2010 Blog Pet Pals Holiday Exchange Cards though. Never mind, we wait for the next round : )

  55. Sierra Rose says:

    Hi Sugar! I quite adore your photo face. So natural and says it all :)
    And…oh shoot! We did't realize there was a submission date for the card exchange…will check to see if we can still sign up. Darn!

    Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
    Sierra Rose