DOG PHOTOGRAPHY IN STUDIO - Dog Photoshoot in Studio & Setup Covered (How to Photograph Dogs!)

In 10 minutes, you'll see a very exciting behind the scenes sneak peek at a dog photography studio shoot, on location in a hired space, covering how to photograph dogs, a full dog studio setup and shooting for both reliable obedient dogs and brand new 8 week old puppies! Using what we had at the venue and a bit of imagination, we cover how to get those dog studio photos in an actual dog photoshoot, and show you more than we've ever done before...
HUGE thank you to Jess Clarehugh, international dog agility competitor and dear friend, for providing us with her precious dogs for this session.
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[@lawrencescofield7575]

Need to start shooting more of my German shepherd, beautiful shots and such cute puppies.

[@flgirl250]

Great tips. That puppy was adorable

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you! 😊

[@kevinbeersaerts9184]

I've started with photography last year, took a course in pet photography in evening school in Belgium, but honestly, your videos are wayyy better and more useful than the 1500 euro class! Wished I found your channel sooner! Many many thanks, true inspiration!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Wow, thank you! I hope you get lots from the channel 🤓

[@duncanlawler6426]

Thank you very much.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

You are very welcome!

[@PixelSplash999]

I very much enjoyed watching this.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad you enjoyed watching this one 😊

[@mariaantonietavetencourt3296]

Amooooo con locura este cannaaallll! Soy de Venezuela y me dedico a fotografiar mascotas en mis tiempos libres y estoy tratando de que sea mi principal fuente de ingreso y ser tan buena como tu!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I had to use Google Translate ☺ Thank you so much for your kind words ♥🙏

[@ViiveKaiRebane]

Great results you got there! Thanks for the video!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thanks for watching!

[@jer3006]

Are you sure this is a WORK assignment? Lots more fun than watching people portraits! Enjoyed the resulting photos very much.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Yes it was so much fun! 😂

[@JoleenWillis-s9i]

This was exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad it helped 🫶🏻

[@kelsiharris2269]

Hi, I'd love to see how you edited these shots so beautifully! I'm newer to photoshop and still trying to figure out editing studio images.

[@brianasealy6257]

So much fun! ❤😊 All the tips you share are just gold. Thank you for these!! ❤😊

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad you like them 🙏

[@JinHwang]

love it.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you! Glad you loved it 🙂

[@adiringer1959]

Thanks for describing the setup and sharing the session video. Nice work

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No worries Adi, thanks for watching 😊

[@p3nglin]

You’re an inspiration and a true savior to the world of aspiring photographers. Thank you for your hard work and commitment.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for your continued support 🙏

[@patthompson1253]

I photograph dogs and horses, and I found this video wonderfully produced. Good pace, wonderful animals - keep it up. Greetings from Newfoundland Canada. Pat

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thanks so much Pat!

[@katrinsinyagina3384]

love it! thank you so much for sharing!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thanks for watching!

[@nadinenber4968]

Super Video 😃 Thx 💓 greetings from germany

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thanks for watching!

[@jayasreetadanki7458]

Great Video, I got a puppy last year and want to try out some studio shots. This is helpful and your pix are beautiful

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rose_xo812]

These photos came out so beautifully!!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

That's great to hear, so pleased 😊

[@shirleybartlett4665]

Love this, I'm just starting with indoor studio and would love to see more videos around light positioning to avoid shadows. All of my practice is in a small living room.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

So avoid shadows, position your lights slightly higher than the subject and around to the sides a bit more 💪

[@emmanash760]

OMG I’m exactly the same as you 😂

[@camilodasilva5111]

Great video! Thanks for the BTS. 👍❤️✌️

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

My pleasure!!

[@rv3child]

Lovely work, a pleasure to watch

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dosam_6146]

My dog loves your videos, especially this one with the puppy! I love them too! Keep them coming!!!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

We will!

[@dosam_6146]

That Dog Spot Thank you! xx

[@indigopetphotographykarenb8198]

that was great! thank you for how fun! Loved your natural enthusiasm at the end too :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rubenidarraga7535]

Excellent video with a lot of tips. I have my first dog photography session today and your videos are very helpful. Thanks a million!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Hope it went well!!

[@mettlehull2091]

Loved this sneaky peek! Thanks x

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No problem 😊

[@zackroth5273]

I love your video especially this one, I’d love a video ti learn how do you use your lighting equipment in the studio, and more about your Lighting equipment. thank you for the videos!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

We're definitely working on doing this but with lockdown here, we're struggling for spaces to shoot as I only have a small living room to use at present 🙁Thank you so much for watching and also for taking the time to comment!

[@bnkakl]

thats awesome! thanks

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No problem!

[@charlottemummery1256]

lovely video as always!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you 🤗

[@Jude2408]

Great video! Lots of good ideas. Must look into those lights.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Godox lights are similar and available further afield than the UK ☺️

[@patthompson1253]

I just re-watched this video, you might suggest that people circle back - lots of good stuff here:) Thanks

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Good call!

[@stephenmorris9823]

Great video learnt quite a lot from you

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad to hear it 🤓

[@sophiemayles2319]

I'm just starting out with studio & pet photography so don't have all the kit yet! I do have flashes (connected with wire) but at the minute can only connect 1 so would reflector work in place of one of the flashes?

[@sharonsnider739]

Fun stuff! Thanks for the video.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariiekjuh1]

Oh how nice!!!! Really enjoying the light on the pictures. I want more videos!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

More to come!

[@CharlesLambert137]

One thing I'd add: it's super important to have an assistant (likely, not the owner) who knows how to work with the doggo. It will save lots of time and make for much better shots, plus less stress on the hound.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thanks for sharing!

[@agilitywithsallyperks8093]

Such an awesome video! Gives a great insight! Have you ever done a video based on photographing black dogs? I have a Nikon D5600 with a slightly worn out lense and I try to take action shots (outdoors) of my black lab but it just seems sooo difficult! 😕💜

[@GC-yi9nj]

if you're doing outdoor shoots with a fast moving subject, you'll have to have a higher shutter speed of at least 1/1000th - this will allow your images not to have motion blur. use continuous autofocus. widest possible aperture on your lens to let in the most amount of light. and use ISO to expose correctly.

[@patriciadrach9652]

What Size Softbox do you recommend? I just purchased new ones and I think they are way to big.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

It's personal preference really, and depends what they are for! Lots of reading up should help you decide 👌🏼

[@fyorela]

Hi, thanks a lot for this video, is great. I would like to know what brand are your backdrops stands? Thanks a lot

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

They're linked in the description :)

[@MarieNuchols]

That puppy scrambling into your arms while you were shooting just almost ended me. *How freaking adorable.*

[@saranicole6528]

Great info! When shooting on solid backdrops do you always block out the natural light? I get confused as to when you want to do that versus shooting normally, as I thought that was only done with black backgrounds. Thanks!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Yes, I want full control of the light in the scene - anything lit should be lit with purpose and control :)

[@pawtraitsbysteve5902]

Can I ask how you extended back ground, and do you have link to lights.. loving video

[@steveospirals]

Ive been shooting some dog portraits with yellow and red and i notice the backdrop colors show in their fur. Anyway to avoid that?

[@neilbirkett6043]

great video id love to see how you set up in a clients home if thats what you used to do

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Coming soon!

[@neilbirkett6043]

@@ThatPhotographySpot great can't wait

[@Acorable]

I had a question! In a scenario where the dogs are NOT okay with the flashing of the lights, what alternative methods would you use? Or would you just keep doing it very slowly with rewards until they get more comfortable?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Desensitise if possible but if they are too stressed we will try modelling lights only (no flash) but again, if too stressed we’ll go head outside ☺️

[@sonnetxiii]

Hi Jess, great to see your set up here. You make it look so easy, but 10 plus years of doing this probably helps :-) Is there a particular tone of Yellow that you use for the paper backdrop?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Hey, I did an in-home studio session with the same kit with a bit more of a how to, just for headshots because the aim was shooting in a teeny tiny space(!), I run through more about the how-to there and also link to a blog post below with my actual backdrop and a colour chart from the manufacturer 🤓 That video can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoOTh5-onbpnhbM Thanks so much for commenting today!

[@stevepitters]

@@ThatPhotographySpot Great video, thanks for sharing. The colorama (flash centre) link on the other video that you mentioned above has now broken. What specific colorama colours have you found work well across a range of dogs?

[@chuckrobinson5161]

You have tons of great information here and the videos are excellent. One thing that I can't figure out and you don't list is what size your octo boxes are. Thank you!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

These ones are 1m Octas ☺️

[@chuckrobinson5161]

That Dog Spot thank you so much! That would be 3 feet for those of us across the pond ;)

[@fyorela]

Hi, I just watched this video, thanks a lot! It’s awesome and simple , I would like to know what size of octagons would you recommend for pet photography... for now I’m using a speedlight ;) thanks!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Depends on your space really and a very large one would mean your speedlight won't have the power to fill it. 60cm would be good to try I think, and if you can go bigger then do so. I used to have a 1m one but it had two speedlights in for event shooting 👌

[@Jude2408]

She’s gorgeous - my Maremma is Cara too.

[@andrebertier]

Loved your videos! They are really great! I have my own pet photogrphy studio and the thing I struggle the most is with the backdrop. My question to you is: have you ever considered using another kind of material instead of seamles paper? Have you tried other alternatives before? I use paper but it gets expensive to keep buyng it. Thank you! :-)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Hi Andre, yes I have used fabric, Muslin, vinyl and wood for studio backdrops, each over a period of maybe 1 year or more. For white backgrounds I prefer vinyl, for black I prefer fabric and for anything else - seamless paper. Hope this helps 😊

[@thefatcricketer9952]

Hi Jess, is the backdrop paper 2.18m wide?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No this one is teeny - 1.35!!! I usually go no narrower than 2.1 though!

[@nreuten]

Great video! What colortype yellow backdrop are you using?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Hey Nancy, I use Colorama paper backdrops which I purchase from The Flash Centre here in the UK. This is Buttercup i think, but I have used Dandelion in the past. That might be the wrong way round though!

[@nreuten]

@@ThatPhotographySpot Thank you. Love the color!

[@tatyanar8350]

Would be lovely to see a tutorial on you editing one or two of these pictures. if That's possible please :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

We have a large range of full edits available within our Imaging Membership 🤓

[@JaxAndJoy]

I have a question: do you think the flash of the light would affect Rabbits?

[@edgarpena5199]

Thank you! I'm gónadas check more videos of you!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you 🙏 really hope you continue to enjoy the videos 😊

[@clementegomez4046]

What size of paper background you use for this shoot? For dogs shoots at homes clients.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

In homes using seamless paper is tricky because everyone has different sizes houses that don't always have a suitable space. This is 1.35m wide and is quite restrictive - I would usually use 2.1m wide as a minimum but you gotta do what you gotta do!

[@ofeliaguzman8640]

Hi! I didn’t catch what lights you’re using.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

These ones were Ilux but I would recommend Godox now :)

[@markedwards4787]

2 600s, can this be done indoors with 2 200s? ta

[@Aussiecakes]

I missed what lights your using? no link unless I missed it 😁

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I use iLux Summit 600 III's ☺️

[@BallisticAs]

How long does a shoot take you from start to finish (not including set up) with 1 dog?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Maybe 1 hour? Often less than that in studio though, because you have more control over the space and light 😊

[@jessicapease9101]

I couldn't quite catch the brand of lights you use, could you please let me know what they are?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Sure, I use iLux Summit 600 III's, they're owned now by Godox I think? I'd also recommend Alienbee's too 😊

[@jessicapease9101]

@@ThatPhotographySpot thank you!

[@420cheech]

What is the name/model of the lights you are using ?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

These are Pixapro citi 600 pro from Essential Photo 🙂

[@calvertphoto]

Apologies if you have already done this, but how about a tutorial on how to photograph/control dogs that won't keep still or are badly trained? Unfortunately, the majority of dogs I've photographed have fallen into these categories. My heart sinks when the client admits their dogs are nutcases!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No apologies needed, this is a common question 🤓 Keeping the dog on a lead and keeping the session really calm is really important. It's very much about how 'you' handle the situation rather than the dog itself. We're going to look at doing a video to cover this very subject 👌

[@madhukarsg5184]

Whats Is The Size Backdrop

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

This one is teeny tiny! 1.35m I think?! My personal preference is the 2.1m wide rolls - great for versatility though not for enormous family groups 👌

[@Jude2408]

Where do I find your blog?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

www.Thatdogspot.co.uk 🤓

[@lingyic3549]

how did you get rid of the hand?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Cloning with the clone tool mostly, same steps as for a collar or lead 😊

[@SanMiguelBulls]

Thank you very much

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No worries!