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…
Chip came in for a studio portrait session at my Bentwaters studio. He’s a dachshund with an easy-going nature — settled into the space quickly and got on with things. The Session Sessions with calm dogs tend to run well. There’s time to try different things, adjust the light, and work through a range of…
Monty and Suki came in for a studio portrait session at my Bentwaters studio. Two dachshunds, each with their own personality, which made for an interesting session. Two Dogs, Two Approaches With any multi-dog session, the first thing you notice is how different each animal is. Monty and Suki were no exception. They settled in…
Nelly and Winnie came in for a studio portrait session at my Bentwaters studio. Two dachshunds, both with plenty of personality, and the kind of easy dynamic between them that makes a two-dog session run well. The Session We started with individual portraits for each dog — getting them settled and comfortable in the studio…