About this Event
Ever wonder how professional photographers create those epic, majestic shots where adog looks directly into the lens with absolute pride and presence? It isn’t luck, it’s teamwork.
Led by an expert obedience trainer and adventure dog photographer Holly Cook, Frame the Dog is a unique workshop designed for proud pet parents who want to stop taking accidental snapshots and start creating beautiful, intentional art with their dogs.
In this session, you and your dog will work as a creative team.
You will learn:
• The Mindset: Essential handling commands to get your dog calm, focused, and holding a proud stance.
• The Connection: How to build intense eye contact that translates beautifully onto a screen.
• The Composition: Simple smartphone photography techniques to frame your dog perfectly, catch the best light, and create a masterpiece.
No fancy camera gear or advanced training required—just bring your dog, your phone, and your passion for showing off your best friend. *Upon signing up, we will be asking you for your dog's up to date vaccination records.
This is a 2.5 hour workshop that includes a hot dog or a sandwich for you and a bully stick for your dog.
Frame the Dog Workshop
Part 1: The Premium Phone Setup
Wipe the lens
Lock the Focus
Ditch the Zoom
Part 2: The Two Essential Shots & Commands
The Headshot
o The Goal: An intimate, striking portrait that captures your dog’s
unique personality and expression.
o The Command: “Watch Me” or “Look” or “Focus”
o The Technique: Get completely down on your dog’s level.
The Statuesque Profile
o The Goal: A clean, powerful shot showing off your dog’s
structure, posture and elegance. Also known as “stacking”
o The Command: “Stay” or “Hold”
o The Technique: Back up 3 to 4 feet. Lower your phone slightly
below the chest level and tilt your phone upward.
Part 3: Composition Rules that Move the Needle
The Rule of Thirds
Negative Space
Watch the Background
Natural Light
Portrait Mode
Part 4: Applying The Knowledge/Live Practicing
Using a model - I’ll use on of the student’s dogs as a model to
explain the techniques and let the students take photos.
Students Photograph Their Own Dog – Using the above
commands, the students will coach and then photograph their own
dogs.
Part 5: Live Mobile Editing
Adjusting Exposure
Event venue & nearby stays
PAWSOME Park and Lodge, 2820 Rucker Ave, Everett, United States
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