A Dachshund Studio Session with Debbie

Debbie brought her dachshund to my studio at Bentwaters for a portrait session. It was a relaxed morning, and the dog settled quickly, which made the whole thing straightforward.

Before the Session

Before any dog session, I spend a few minutes letting the dog explore the studio at their own pace. There’s no point trying to photograph an animal that’s still working out where it is. Once they’ve had a sniff around and decided nothing is threatening, they tend to settle, and that’s when the session can properly start.

I also talk to the owner beforehand about the dog’s character, what tends to get their attention, and whether they have any quirks worth knowing. That conversation usually saves time during the shoot.

The Session

I set up the lighting and background before Debbie arrived so we could get straight into it. For this session I used a clean background and soft, directional light to keep the focus on the dog’s expression and coat.

Debbie was involved throughout, which helped. Owners know their dogs, and a familiar voice or a held treat at the right moment can make the difference between a portrait that feels alive and one that doesn’t. I take a range of images across the session — close-up shots to show the face and eyes, wider frames to show the dog’s full shape and posture.

The Images

Once the session was finished I worked through the images in editing, selecting the strongest frames and finishing them to a consistent standard. The final images were delivered as high-resolution files suitable for printing.

Dachshunds are expressive dogs and usually photograph well. Their proportions are distinctive, and when the lighting is right the coat texture and the detail in the eyes come through clearly.

If you would like to book a studio portrait session for your dachshund, you can get in touch to discuss availability and what the session involves.