Congratulations

You have won the ribbon, and now it is time to capture this moment with a photo! 

I will try my very best to produce a photo you can't wait to share with your friends.  

The following are a few tips to assist us both in achieving this goal. 

Show photo time can be a very hectic time for everyone.   People are lined up, and often, the dogs and people are both exhausted
from a long day of showing.  Often you know,  before the judge is ready, that you are going to have your photo taken.  Take advantage of this time
and come to see me,  so we can know what you are looking for in your photo.    We can discuss which angle best depicts
your dog's attributes.   Some dogs photograph better with their bodies slightly angled toward the camera.  
The same goes for the head.   Let me know what noises or toys will work well with your dog.  Some toys or food may be too much stimuli for some dogs.  
I am happy to work with you for that "best" photo.  If you have a friend who knows you and you dog well, and can assist with your photo,
please do bring them.  More than one set of eyes checking everything is often a great asset.  
If you would like to come to the set up ahead of time, and practice with your dog on the platform, that is fine by me.    We can
talk about your photo then, and have a plan set.  You can also fill out your paperwork, making photo time that much smoother. 

Please know that I do want an awesome photo, just as much as you do.  I would love to keep working until we are absolutely sure
we have that special photo.   Sometimes, circumstances just don't work in our favour. If your dog is exhausted or overwhelmed, it can be very difficult
or in some cases impossible.   If you wish to allow your dog to take a break for a moment while someone else takes a turn, I am happy to bring you back before the
camera a few minutes later.   For young or overwhelmed dogs, you may wish to consider a photo of them lying or sitting, so you have a  memory  of the special day.

There are many aspects behind the camera going on.  I will assist you as best I can with moving a leg(s) to stack your  dog square.   I will access what you are wearing to see if your dog may
be lost in that color.   Also, sometimes, the dog's head is positioned in front of another person, and may get lost in their clothing.  My eye is on your dog as much as possible, so as difficult as
it might be, try to hold your expression to how you wish to be photographed, as long as possible.  Not easy ..... I know.    If you wish to look down at your dog, try to tip your chin down a bit
and not just move your eyeballs, or your photo will  end up looking like your eyes are closed.   Yes, our main focus of the photo is the positioning of the dog, but you will be all
the more happy, if  everyone in the photo looks as great as the dog.

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With patience and a bit of luck, we will all be happy with the outcome!