Dog photography isn’t just about snapping pics, but it’s more of a patience game. Most of these pups I’m meeting for the first time, and they're thrown into this strange studio with all these lights and noises. Step one is making sure they feel comfortable. I take my time to introduce them to the studio setup – the background paper, the camera, the lights – and I reward them with treats at every little milestone. Slow and steady is the name of the game; it could take a couple of minutes or half an hour, but I take as long as needed. Once they're comfortable in their new surroundings, I let them do their thing – just be dogs! That's when their real personalities shine through, and they become total models in front of the camera!

Each dog is unique with their own personality, and it’s so important to figure out what will keep them engaged and motivated. Some will do anything for a treat, while others go absolutely nuts for a ball. Then, you've got those chill pups who are just happy to hang out and be part of the action.

Bringing out the bubbles is a bit of a wildcard. Some dogs are uneasy, some couldn’t care less, and then there’s the ones who go nuts trying to catch them! That's when it turns into a blast for the dog, their owners, and me! But when it comes to dog photography in general, the more fun a dog is having, the more they’ll stay interested in what you’re doing, and that's when you’ll capture the best shots.