{"id":16201,"date":"2013-02-07T01:00:33","date_gmt":"2013-02-07T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theweddingyentas.com\/?p=16201"},"modified":"2013-07-08T16:14:17","modified_gmt":"2013-07-08T23:14:17","slug":"engagement-photo-shoot-with-a-four-legged-loved-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/tales-from-the-veil\/engagement-photo-shoot-with-a-four-legged-loved-one","title":{"rendered":"Engagement Photo Shoot With A Four Legged Loved One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Today, The Wedding Yentas is excited to have Peggy, a beautiful bride-to-be, share her experience posing for engagement photos and how she prepared for them. Peggy and her fiance, Dave, are planning a wedding in the mountains of Southern California in beautiful Big Bear. Their June wedding is a celebration of two people from different backgrounds coming together to live life as one. Peggy is looking forward to partaking in Jewish traditions from Dave&#8217;s heritage and loves the many special chapters of Jewish weddings. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>**********************<\/p>\n<p>The day was finally here! No, not THE Big Day, but the other big day. The dress rehearsal with the wedding photographer, otherwise known as the engagement photo shoot! Let me tell you, it was a busy time leading up to the shoot: scouring over ideas for engagement pictures, sorting out props, searching for the perfect outfit, working out (uhh, OK sort of). Well, amidst the engagement shoot preparations, Dave and I knew one thing was certain: our dog was going to be part of it. <\/p>\n<p>His name is Ali. He is our three-year-old German Boxer and he stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on him. We couldn&#8217;t imagine taking pictures without him because he is such an important part of our lives. We aren\u2019t unlike many couples who decide to include their beloved furry friend in the engagement session. But, like the old-time movie actor W.C. Fields once said, \u201cnever work with kids or animals\u201d because they are unpredictable! And it&#8217;s not that the photos turned out badly &#8212; they&#8217;re great! &#8212; but working with an animal definitely adds another level of stress and complication. But that doesn&#8217;t mean I regret including our dog in our shoot or that I suggest you leave your pooch at home. <\/p>\n<p>This begs the all-important question: how do you create the optimal photo session for your dog while letting your pet\u2019s personality shine? <\/p>\n<p>No one knows your pet better than you. But here are some \u201cohhh, I wish I would have thought of that\u201d tips to ensure some amazing pictures with your favorite four-legged friend: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start your photo-shoot with your pet. Interacting with your fur ball relaxes not only you, but sets a fun, comfortable atmosphere for the rest of the session.<\/li>\n<li>Go to your local thrift store to find items that reflect your pet&#8217;s personality. Resist the urge to spend an entire doggy arm and a leg on your pet\u2019s accessories or outfit. There is no need! I picked up a Boy Scouts bandana for our little boy from a thrift store.<\/li>\n<li>Pack a bag of snacks for your pet. Not only will it help get his attention, but it&#8217;ll make your life easier in case the shoot runs late.<\/li>\n<li>Pack a bag of snacks you and your dog can share. Put the snack in your mouth and have him sniff your face. It\u2019ll make for a perfect puppy kiss photo.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the leash policy. Is your location in a public place? Can dogs be off leash? The beach may be your favorite place in the world, but having a dog off leash at a \u201cno dogs allowed beach\u201d might cost you a pretty penny in penalties. Don\u2019t spend any time worrying about spotting a police officer because you\u2019re unsure about the policy. It will show in your pictures. Research in advance any prohibitions against pets. You wouldn&#8217;t want to cut your photo-shoot short; your session will be over before you know it!<\/li>\n<li>Arrive to your location at least 30 minutes early. Play with your dog and let him run around and explore the area before the photographer arrives. It\u2019s the perfect amount of time to let the dog\u2019s energy out, yet not enough to wear him out.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a friend to take care of your pet while you take pictures for the rest of the photo shoot. Imagine a picture of you and your fianc\u00e9 with a basket full of puppies or kittens? It would be adorable! Make sure someone, other than the photographer is there, to take them once you\u2019re done. Leaving them in the car unsupervised isn\u2019t a good idea. You wouldn\u2019t want to have Sunny the dog chew and tear the inside of your car, would ya?<\/li>\n<li>Let the photographer know you will include your pet so he can accommodate Fido. Ask your photographer to bring noise-makers he or she usually uses to get a baby\u2019s attention during photo-shoots. Dogs love sounds. Don\u2019t you love the look on your dog\u2019s face when he hears something funny? He stands alert, ears perked! These made for the perfect pictures with our dog.&lt;\/li)\n<li>Pack your pet\u2019s bag of props and goodies the night before. I know you are thinking, \u201cI\u2019ll have time for this before the photo-shoot.\u201d Trust me; you will be pre-occupied, rushing to get everything perfect. Save yourself some anxiety and pack the night before. It\u2019s one less thing to think about. <\/li>\n<li>Most importantly&#8230; enjoy it! Be yourself! It\u2019s all about you, your fianc\u00e9, and the furry friend that furtively snuggles into your bed while you sleep!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD1.jpg\" alt=\"Engagement Photos with Dogs\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD1.jpg 580w, https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD2.jpg\" alt=\"PD2\" width=\"580\" height=\"297\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD2.jpg 580w, https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD2-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD3.jpg\" alt=\"PD3\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD3.jpg 580w, https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD4.jpg\" alt=\"PD4\" width=\"580\" height=\"870\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD4.jpg 580w, https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD4-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD5.jpg\" alt=\"PD5\" width=\"580\" height=\"426\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD5.jpg 580w, https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD5-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD6.jpg\" alt=\"PD6\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD6.jpg 580w, https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PD6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style='float:right;margin:5px 15px 0 0;'><div style='float:left;'><g:plusone size='medium' href='https%3A%2F%2Farchive.bryanfriedman.me%2Fyentas%2Ftales-from-the-veil%2Fengagement-photo-shoot-with-a-four-legged-loved-one'><\/g:plusone><script type='text\/javascript'>  (function() {    var po = document.createElement('script'); po.type = 'text\/javascript'; po.async = true;    po.src = 'https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/plusone.js';    var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s);  })();<\/script><\/div><div style='float:left;'><a style='font-size:11px;color:#CCCCCC;' href='http:\/\/twitter.com\/share' class='twitter-share-button'\r\n                          data-url='https:\/\/archive.bryanfriedman.me\/yentas\/tales-from-the-veil\/engagement-photo-shoot-with-a-four-legged-loved-one'\r\n                          data-via='WeddingYentas'\r\n                          data-text='Engagement Photo Shoot With A Four Legged Loved One'\r\n                          data-count='horizontal'>Tweet<\/a><\/div><div style='float:left;'><iframe src='http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.bryanfriedman.me%2Fyentas%2Ftales-from-the-veil%2Fengagement-photo-shoot-with-a-four-legged-loved-one&amp;send=false&amp;layout=button_count&amp;width=90&amp;show_faces=false&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=verdana&amp;height=21' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border:none; overflow:hidden; width:90px; height:21px;' allowTransparency='true'><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, The Wedding Yentas is excited to have Peggy, a beautiful bride-to-be, share her experience posing for engagement photos and how she prepared for them. 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