How To Photograph Multiple Dogs

Having multiple dogs means more personalities, more memories, and a whole lot more love.

But one question I get often is: “Can you actually get all of my dogs looking at the camera at the same time?”

The answer? Absolutely.

Photographing multiple dogs takes patience, preparation, and a little bit of strategy, but capturing your whole pack together is one of my favourite parts of a session.

One of the biggest keys to photographing multiple dogs is having a plan.

Whenever possible, I’ll have multiple handlers help during the session. This allows us to keep each dog focused, comfortable, and ready for their moment.

A strong sit and stay foundation can also make a huge difference. Even if your dog isn’t perfectly trained, having a few seconds where everyone can hold their position gives us the opportunity to capture those beautiful group shots.

Of course… the magic trick is making sure everyone is looking my way.  Having a good “noise game” (the sounds, movements, and attention-grabbing tricks photographers use) helps bring out those adorable head tilts and curious expressions that make the photo.

The Technical Side Matters Too

Getting multiple dogs looking at the camera isn’t just about the dogs, it’s also about timing.

Using the right shutter speed helps freeze those quick moments when everyone finally looks up at once. With multiple dogs, you don’t always get a long window, so being ready to capture that split second is everything.

While group photos are amazing, I always make sure each dog gets individual portraits too.

Every dog has their own personality to capture, whether they’re the serious one, the goofy one, the energetic one, or the one who just wants to be close. These individual moments are often where their true personality shines.