If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the model calls I put out for dogs for commercial photography purposes.

I have companies that hire me to photograph dogs with their products. The products can be anything dog related: dog beds, shampoo, monthly dog box subscriptions, treats, etc.

For these photo shoots, I am looking for dogs with personality. Dogs that aren’t bothered by my camera at all. Dogs that can work in a studio setting with big lights and my big camera and perform.

The dogs that work best are decently trained.

I am always looking for a variety of breeds and sizes. The dogs can be purebred or mixed breeds.

The dog’s personality is most important. Another important feature is the dog’s eyes. In most cases, I need to be able to see the eyes.

Dogs that work well for these photo shoots aren’t easily distracted. They will sit or lay down and stay off leash.
They don’t have to be perfect but they do need to listen and follow commands relatively well.

These are all things I consider when selecting dog models for commercial pet photography work.

If you think your dog might be a good fit but sure to follow my @barkography Instagram page or fill out the Contact form and select Dog Model.