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A smiling grandma in a green cardigan poses cheek to cheek with a white and tan Jack Russell Terrier on a porch at dusk. 10 / 28

Odessa Wanted One Nice Selfie Before Dark. Pip Knew Exactly Where to Look.

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Cheek to cheek, both looking straight into the lens: that is how you know this selfie is a keeper. Odessa beams with a warm, crinkle-eyed smile, her green cardigan soft against Pip's white fur. Pip leans into her shoulder and gazes forward with round, glossy eyes, his brown collar neat and his ears perked in perfect pose. Behind them, the porch light glows gold against the dusk, shining on clay pots, a stack of baskets, a pair of garden clogs, and a jacket tossed over the railing. It is the kind of everyday background that makes a picture feel like home.

Getting a good photo with a dog takes a little know-how. Shoot at the dog's eye level rather than from above, and use soft light, like a porch lamp at dusk or open shade during the day. A treat held just above the camera can draw a dog's gaze toward the lens. Keep sessions short and upbeat, since most dogs lose interest quickly, and reward generously when they cooperate. Turn off the flash if your dog flinches at it. Snapping lots of quick shots and choosing the best one later is far easier than waiting for the perfect pose.

Pip seems to be a natural in front of the camera, and Odessa clearly enjoys having a handsome co-star. This one will probably end up printed and framed on the fridge, right where she can smile at it every morning.

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