Taking family portraits is an important part of our photographic journey. And so is making portraits of our 4-legged family members. We sometimes forget to take the time to honor our canine friends with a portrait or two, but it’s really easy to take an awesome, professional-looking picture of our pets. Here are 6 steps to taking great pictures of your dog.

Ever wish your point-and-shoot worked faster? Here are some easy tips and tricks for squeezing a little more speed out of your compact camera.