Photographing Dachshunds — Studio Portraits at Bentwaters
I photographed two dachshunds at my Bentwaters studio recently, and it reminded me of something I notice every time I work with this breed: no two are the same.
What Makes Dachshunds Good Portrait Subjects
Dachshunds have a combination of traits that tend to work well in a portrait setting. They’re curious, which means they tend to look alert rather than blank in front of the camera. They’re also fairly confident, which makes them less likely to shut down in an unfamiliar environment. The physical characteristics — that long body, the distinctive head shape, the ears — give you a lot to work with.
That said, they also have opinions. If a dachshund decides it doesn’t want to sit on the posing table, it will make that clear. Part of working with dogs is reading that and adjusting, rather than forcing something that isn’t going to produce a good image anyway.
The Session
These two settled in quickly. The studio at Bentwaters is a quiet space, and that helps — dogs that arrive already wound up from a long journey or a noisy environment take longer to find their feet.
We worked through a few different setups. The portraits came out clearly, with good expression in both dogs, which is what you’re after.
Getting in Touch
If you have a dachshund and you’re interested in a studio portrait session at Bentwaters, you can use the contact page or the booking form to get in touch.
