The photographs in this post were taken at my Bentwaters studio during a dachshund portrait session. They’re a good example of the kind of classic, clean portraits I produce in the studio — simple backgrounds, controlled lighting, and the focus entirely on the dog. What a Studio Session Involves Sessions are held at my studio…
Tuppence came in for a studio portrait session at Bentwaters. She’s a dachshund with a good deal of confidence — the kind of dog that has a look at the studio, decides it’s acceptable, and gets on with things. The Session That kind of temperament makes the work easier. Once a dog is relaxed in…
Happy New Year from the studio. 2023 is going to be a busy one. There are sessions already booked in, some new projects I’m looking forward to, and of course Frank and Rizo keeping things interesting at home as always. Thank you to everyone who came through the studio in 2022. It was a good…
Pepsi and Elvis came in for a studio session at Bentwaters — two smooth-coated dachshunds, both full of energy from the moment they arrived. Two Dogs in the Studio Two dogs always adds a layer of unpredictability to a session. You’re essentially running two parallel settling-in processes at once, and they influence each other. If…
Bean and Bagel came in for a studio portrait session at my Bentwaters studio. Two dachshunds with names that suit them — they were a good-natured pair who made the session enjoyable from start to finish. Photographing Two Dogs Together Multi-dog sessions take a little longer to manage, but they’re worth it. The dynamic between…
Milo came in for a studio portrait session at my Bentwaters studio. He’s a dachshund with a relaxed approach to most things, which made for a straightforward and enjoyable session. The Session Milo settled into the studio quickly. He had a good look around, took a few treats, and was ready to work within a…
Dexter came in for a portrait session at my Bentwaters studio. He’s a dachshund with character — the kind of dog who arrives somewhere new and immediately starts checking whether there’s anything interesting going on. The Session That curiosity is actually useful in a portrait session. A dog that’s engaged with its surroundings tends to…
Bruno came in for a studio portrait session at my Bentwaters studio. He’s a solid, good-natured dachshund who approached the session with a kind of unhurried calm that made everything run smoothly. The Session Some dogs need twenty minutes before they’re ready to work. Bruno didn’t. He settled quickly, responded well, and was patient throughout…
Casper came in for a studio portrait session at my Bentwaters studio. He’s a dachshund with a lot going on — alert, watchful, and not especially interested in sitting still unless there was a good reason to. The Session That kind of temperament keeps you on your toes, but it also produces good portraits. A…