Our first Underwater Dog Portrait Shoot was an experience we will not forget, and we are looking forward to booking lots more in 2013. In just one day shooting in the K9Swim pool we met 18 dogs, in 11 half hour sessions. Each dog had a different personality and so Nick and I had to work out the best way to get a good image of each dog. With such a short time slot, it was not easy! I want you to meet some of the characters we photographed on the day.
Casper and Jess made a real splash! They are both deaf. They are both rescue dogs. And they are both mad for the water. They jumped in right away and would chase toys, duck their heads underwater and were even happy to go completely under, right in front of the camera. This is our favourite shot from the day, as the noses are both in the shot and your can see their entry into the water and the bubbles they create as they dive in.
Alfie, the beagle, was not so keen! He loves the water too, but was very scared of our large camera rigs. It took all 30mins to persuade him to have a swim with us in the water but, with a bit of patience, we did get him to duck his head under in the quest for a tennis ball.
Kira, the lurcher, had never been to this pool before, and did not want to even get into the water. This was going to make it very difficult to get a good shot! Fortunately, the owners were happy to get in the water too, and gave her a cuddle to reassure her. Soon, in their arms, she was going underwater and we got some great shots.
After a full day in the pool and another in front of the computer going through the images, each dog owner was able to come in and look through about 10 images from the day. Most have gone on to buy canvasses, key rings and prints of their wonderful pets. Just in time for Christmas!
Casper and Jess made a real splash! They are both deaf. They are both rescue dogs. And they are both mad for the water. They jumped in right away and would chase toys, duck their heads underwater and were even happy to go completely under, right in front of the camera. This is our favourite shot from the day, as the noses are both in the shot and your can see their entry into the water and the bubbles they create as they dive in.
Alfie, the beagle, was not so keen! He loves the water too, but was very scared of our large camera rigs. It took all 30mins to persuade him to have a swim with us in the water but, with a bit of patience, we did get him to duck his head under in the quest for a tennis ball.
Kira, the lurcher, had never been to this pool before, and did not want to even get into the water. This was going to make it very difficult to get a good shot! Fortunately, the owners were happy to get in the water too, and gave her a cuddle to reassure her. Soon, in their arms, she was going underwater and we got some great shots.
After a full day in the pool and another in front of the computer going through the images, each dog owner was able to come in and look through about 10 images from the day. Most have gone on to buy canvasses, key rings and prints of their wonderful pets. Just in time for Christmas!
