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Occasionally we post pictures of our Golden Retrievers on Instagram, here you will find all those photos rolled into one hairy gallery, enjoy!

Kids and puppies grow too damn fast.

Kids and puppies grow too damn fast.

How to photograph a dog part 8. Here the blue-hour

How to photograph a dog part 8. Here the blue-hour background adds ambiance, but minimizing the depth of field helps focus the attention on Marty Moose and his high drive personality.

How to photograph a dog part 7. Not much can enhan

How to photograph a dog part 7. Not much can enhance a photo more than light, add a couple dogs and lake and you’re golden.

How to photograph a dog part 6. Lead viewers down

How to photograph a dog part 6. Lead viewers down a path with leading lines. Here I’ve chosen to position the steps in a way to guide the eye up the incline direct to Mocha Moose. Leading lines can be used to direct the eye toward your main subject, or like I’ve done here, add context to an overall composition.

How to photograph a dog part 5. Utilizing natural

How to photograph a dog part 5. Utilizing natural layers helps give images depth. Here the stream in the foreground and blurred forest in the background help illustrate the distance between Mocha Moose and my camera.

How to photograph a dog part 4. When I have my cam

How to photograph a dog part 4. When I have my camera my dogs know it’s going to be fun for them. Most of the time we’re just out having a good time, playing ball, or sniffing new areas off-leash. When I’m ready to shoot I’ll stop moving and sit or be still, this alone is usually enough to grab their attention, but taking it further I’ll use an object, a stick or a ball, or maybe their call name to grab their focus, this is the optimal time to shoot. In this scenario a fast shutter and quick multiple shots can ensure you freeze the perfect moment.

How to photograph a dog part 3. Even the most subt

How to photograph a dog part 3. Even the most subtle framing can help guide the eye. Here I aligned Miles head with the lowest part of the treeline making him the main focal point. Did you notice before I pointed it out? Do you remember where your eyes went when you first saw this image?

How to photograph a dog part 2. Always be in contr

How to photograph a dog part 2. Always be in control of your focus, know what matters most, to you, and chase it.

How to photograph a dog. Sit on the ground, wait f

How to photograph a dog. Sit on the ground, wait for things to happen, be patient but quick on the draw, love what you’re doing.

She’s fitting in well

She’s fitting in well

Field day throwback with Mr. Marty Moose and his a

Field day throwback with Mr. Marty Moose and his all-time favorite ball.

I’m sensing some pretty special bonds forming.

I’m sensing some pretty special bonds forming.

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