Every day, your dog does something adorable that's unique to him alone. If you've ever thought, "Wish I had a picture of that," this book is for you. Dog Photography For Dummies offers techniques that amateurs and intermediates alike can use to improve their photography skills. This hands-on guide gives you practical and fun guidance for capturing your dog's personality and turning ordinary shots into priceless memories that will last a lifetime.

*The mutts and bolts — brush up on the basics of digital SLRs and point-and-shoot digital cameras, find the right equipment, and know what to have on hand when photographing dogs

*Dog Psychology 101 — get the scoop on the canine mind-set to understand how dogs communicate, discover what motivates your subject, and assess a pooch's energy level

*Paws to get that perfect photo — browse through tons of cute dog photos and find out exactly how to achieve similar results, whether you're taking indoor, outdoor, posed, or action shots

Open the book and find:

*Basic info about cameras, photography techniques, and postproduction work

*The best times and places to photograph your dog

*Pointers on photographing dogs with their human pals

*How to take close-ups of your pup's best features

*Steps for moving your images from your camera to your computer

*Tips for printing your photos and sharing them online

*Expert advice on starting your own pet photography business

Learn to:

*Take photos of your pooch in all sortsof settings

*Capture your dog's moods, whetherat play or at rest

*Apply expert lighting and composition techniques to your photos

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