How to Pose with Your Pups

Is your dog your fur child? Are you obsessed with their every move, puppy dog eyes and the way that they fall asleep?!? Does your best furry friend need to come with you on your photo shoot? I AGREE! Here are some cute pup poses for Fido and the fam.

Couple holding Australian Shepherd in field at sunset
  1. Paw to Paw

Have your pup rest their cute little paw on your hand(s). Is it an engagement/bridal shoot? If so, show off your new bling, as well!

2. The Over the Shoulder

Couple holding dog over their shoulders in field at sunset
Couple holding dog over their shoulders in field at sunset

Stand or sit to hold your pup over your shoulder and make them the star of this shot!

3. The Snuggle

Brides holding dog in front of greenery

Snuggle, love and kiss on your furry friend. This pup’s name was Freddie!

4. The Sit and Pet

Do what you normally do with your pet and talk to them and pet them. This one is good to do at the beginning of the shoot to get your dog comfortable for the new photoshoot experience.

5. Sneak a Kiss

Kiss or rub noses over your pups head. Caution, dogs may try to lick. haha

Brides nuzzling noses over dogs head, grafitti in the background
Brides kissing while holding dog, grafitti in background

5. Picnic Blanket Pose

Roll around with your pup on a picnic blanket for a cute more unscripted feel.

Couple laying on blanket in field with dog

6. Off into the Sunset

Walk off into the sunset with your pups and then turn around and walk towards your photographer with them!

Couple walking with dogs in field
Couple walking with dogs in field

7. The Cozy Up

Use your picnic blanket before and wrap it around your shoulders for a nice cozy shot with your furry friend.

Couple sitting in field and watching sunset with their dog

8. Show off your Bling (and your Pup)

Hold hands to show off your engagement ring as your dogs also pose in the shot.

Couple holding hands with two dogs looking up at owners
Couple holding hands with two dogs looking up at owners

9. The Booty Bump

Booty bump each others hips while walking your dogs towards the camera for a fun, giggly pose.

Couple bumping hips while walking dogs in field and laughing

10. Shake It Off

If your dog can shake, encourage them to lift their paw up towards the camera for a cute solo shot.

Dog raising it's paw towards camera at sunset

Extra Tips

Bring treats and hand to photographer to keep your dogs attention towards the camera. Also, try to find a non crowded area/time to go to, where there are limited distractions for your fluffy friend.

Couple walking through field with dog
Tana and Cory - photo and video team with their dogs

Need a dog friendly photo and video duo to capture your memories with your pup?

Hi there! We’re Tana and Cory Metcalf - a husband and wife photo/video team, located in Utah! We love exploring all that the world has to offer and taking our doggos and cameras along for the journey, as well!

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