Wouldn’t you love to have a picture of your Chihuahua on a coffee mug, a mouse pad, or a calendar? You can create the requisite Chihuahua pictures for these items by learning how to photograph your Chihuahua with a digital camera. Once you decide on the shot you like, you simply take the file to a kiosk specializing in personalized gifts and let them do the rest of the work.
Taking Chihuahua pictures is a fun activity for you and your pet. Whether you use an inexpensive digital camera or the very latest camera phone, digital photography is ideal for taking pictures of pets because you only pay for the pictures that turn out. The “delete” button takes care of blurry shots, shots with red eyes, and shots where your Chihuahua doesn’t look his best. Be sure to start each photo session with fresh batteries and a fresh memory card.
After you get your camera ready, set the stage for your photographs. The background for your Chihuahua pictures should be neutral and uncluttered, with nothing to distract from the subject of the photo. If your Chihuahua has light to medium colored hair, a dark background will provide an interesting contrast in the picture. If you have a dark-haired Chihuahua, a light background is best.
Experiment with fabric with different textures and sheens to see how different fabrics look when they are photographed. A Chihuahua is so small, you only need a small amount of fabric to place the dog on for its portrait. A scarf will probably be big enough. Avoid shiny fabrics and instead look for fabrics that absorb light, like velvet or suede.
Consider using props in your Chihuahua pictures. Try items that reflect your dog’s Latin heritage, like Mexican blankets or castanets. Everyday items that demonstrate how small your dog is, like shoes or balls, also make photographs interesting.
Now that your camera and background are ready, all you need is your Chihuahua. If you are taking your Chihuahua pictures outside, grab your camera and be ready to shoot. Your dog will interact naturally and playfully with the outdoor surroundings while you capture that perfect shot—the one with the neutral background and colorful foreground.
Photograph your dog in a variety of positions: running, sitting, lying down, and rolling over. Don’t worry if your Chihuahua gets tired. In fact, a picture of your Chihuahua yawning would make an excellent, unusual shot.
If your photography “studio” is indoors, see if a friend or family member will act as your assistant and help you stage the photos. Your assistant can change backgrounds, arrange props, and hold the dog in place until you’re ready to shoot.
After you finish, enjoy the fruits of your work by uploading your Chihuahua pictures from your camera to your computer. The best pictures deserve to be displayed on your computer wallpaper or uploaded to a digital picture frame.
The best Chihuahua pictures are the ones with a neutral, uncluttered background. Consider using appropriate props in your photos to emphasize your dog’s tiny size. Collect bits of Chihuahua information for your scrapbooks. When you hear a good Chihuahua story, write it down and combine stories with Chihuahua pictures to make an interesting album.
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