A contrasting background makes for the best portraits, helping to make your subject (your dog) stand out and be noticed in the photo. Usually that background is contrasting because it’s a contrasting color. I shot this photo today of Tiki standing in the middle of what was a huge rockslide that took place when a tropical storm came through here in 2010….and she’s almost the same color as the limestone. The contrast in textures–Tiki’s long, soft hair vs. the rough, round rocks–makes for a fun contrast, though!
What’s your favorite contrasting background for your dog photos?
Paris Permenter is the award-winning co-author, with John Bigley, of over 30 pet and travel books including The Healthy Hound Cookbook and Texas with Dogs, both available through Simon and Schuster. Paris is also a member of the Dog Writers Association of America.
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