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21 Ways to Take Great Pictures of Your Dog

Today’s digital cameras are simply mind-boggling.

They do virtually everything for you. Automatic exposure. Auto white balance. Autofocus.

You can even tell the camera what type of scene you’re shooting, and it will choose the right settings for you.

These cameras can do everything by themselves …

EXCEPT …

MAKE a great picture of your dog.

That’s up to you.

Whether you shoot with an iPhone, a little point-and-shoot or a sophisticated DSLR that you just got for Christmas, these 21 tips and concepts will help you take better photos of your dog.

Maybe even great photos.

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So, you want to have a show dog … and show her yourself

Well, we made it to Westminster!

Westminster, Md., that is.

Like so many competing in the world of conformation, I dream of someday making it to “The Garden,” home of the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

That dog show dream will have to wait just a bit. For now, my Westminster is an agriculture center, home to rodeos, tractor pulls, a farmers market and the Carroll County 4H fair.

These two weekend shows were Ziva’s last two in the puppy classes and that milestone made me a little misty. She was growing up and would be moving to the 12-18 month class competing against older and bigger show dogs.

We finished in second place both days at Westminster, Md., but winning isn’t what it’s all about.

Our journey is about learning.

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