12 Sweet Dog and Owner Photoshoot Ideas To Treasure Forever

Looking for the best dog and owner photoshoot ideas to get in on the trend? You and your dog were made for one another. And what better way to celebrate that bond than by hosting a photoshoot with your four legged best friend? Getting your furry partner to sit still long enough to take a picture may not be the easiest thing in the world, but the payoff will certainly be worthwhile, and one that you can treasure forever.  Having trouble coming up with some ideas? No worries, we’ve got 12 sweet dog and owner photoshoot ideas to get you started.

Part of any memorable shoot is setting the appropriate scene or backdrop to highlight your subject matter. While many indoor spaces are not dog friendly, we can certainly think of a few that are. If you are looking for a studio space for an indoor shoot, we encourage you to check out Peerspace’s large catalog of indoor/outdoor venues. Peerspace is the world’s largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, and has properties across the globe that are suitable for a whole host of different purposes. Many venues come fully furnished and equipped with tools for the task that a specific location is suited for, and you’ll have to check out each venue’s comprehensive guide to see what each one has to offer. But for now, let’s get on to the list. 

1. Barista’s best friend

People love dogs and coffee – why not combine the two for your dog and owner photoshoot ideas? Plop Fluffy behind the bar at a cafe or on a chair in your house in front of a coffee machine, maybe give her an apron, and help her mime the motions of brewing a cup of joe. Humorous and endearing, this shoot is sure to win hearts. Looking for a coffee bar in Sacramento? Check out this coffee lover’s dream.

2. Action shots

If you’ve got an athletically inclined dog, you may want to exhibit their physical prowess with a shoot that seeks to capture your dog in motion. You’ll want to host this shoot in an outdoor space, or an indoor space with a lot of room. Fetch is a good start, but frisbee shots usually take the cake. For a dramatic backdrop, you may even want to check out an industrial space like this warehouse studio in Los Angeles.

3. Lost in Toyland

Is Fluffy a fuzzy little lap dog? For this shoot, you may want to consider losing Fluffy in a pile of stuffed animals. This Where’s Waldo-style shoot is sure to be cute and will provide a ton of fun for your pet. The setting for this shoot should also be playful and light, and this dollhouse studio space in NYC is a great jumping off point.

4. Blessed be the malinois

For those unfamiliar with the catholic tradition, St. Francis’ Day is a day dedicated to the blessing of animals. Tons of people bring their dogs, snakes, cows, horses, and turtles to church to be blessed. It’s quite the spectacle. For this shoot, we’re recommending you recreate this spectacle by bringing Fluffy to church and blessing her yourself. Need a church in Boston? Check out this beautiful historic example of classical church architecture.

5. Bad dog

This playful shoot takes a hardline stance on inappropriate dog behaviors. We’re suggesting you create or use a mock prison cell with you and Fluffy behind bars, serving time for embezzling dog treats. Cute and jovial, this shoot is sure to charm. Need a jail cell in Chicago? Look no further than this furnished jail set.

6. Flexing with Fluffy

Similar to #2, this shoot idea takes you into the world of strength sports. For those owners who never skip leg day, we’re encouraging you to bring your pooch into your workout routine. Design a bone that looks like a mock barbell and get to lifting with your best friend. In Orlando and need a gym for this shoot? Take a gander at this fully equipped MMA studio.

7. Dog is art

Of our dog and owner photoshoot ideas, this one is going to require quite a bit of patience and would work better with a dog who is well trained. For this shoot, we’re encouraging you to dress up your dog as a figure represented in art, such as the Mona Lisa. You may want to set this in an art space, like a gallery, but you can also get creative and invent your own set. However, if you’re looking for a gallery photo studio in Philly, check out this beautiful and trendy art space downtown.

8. Belle of the ball

If your dog is anything like ours, he/she loves to dance. Either jumping up and down or wiggling her butt, Cookie loves to show off when she’s happy. She’ll also grab your hands with her paws and do a little jig. Grab your pooch, throw on a tutu and snap some fun dancing pics. In Portland? You’ll want to consider this light and airy dance studio for this shoot.

9. A haunted drooling

Dogs can be ghosts, too – don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Cut some eye holes in a sheet, throw it over your dog, and let her run around like a four-legged specter. Simple, entertaining, and great fun for your dog, this shoot is perfect for those fans of horror with furry friends. Need a spooky location in Nashville? Check out this studio set resembling a dilapidated mansion.

10. Royal pooch

The title for this one says it all. You may already treat your furry friend like royalty, but this shoot makes it official. Crown Fluffy in the vestments of royalty, and dub yourself the squire of dogtown. Comedic and carefree, this one of our dog and owner photoshoot ideas allows you to indulge in royal fantasy. To give you a sense of the vibe you’ll want to go for, take a look at this royally decorated event space in Cincinnati.

11. Dogs in space

Believe it or not, dogs beat humans in the race to outer space. One of the first animals in space, Laika braved the outer reaches of our atmosphere and paved the way for humans. Want to pay homage to Laika? Grab your astronaut gear, strap your pooch in for a wild ride, and snap some pics with the two of you pretending to explore the moon. For this you’ll want a professional photo studio, like this fully equipped location in Detroit.

12. Poolside pooch

Does your dog love the water? Do you? If the answer is yes, then we suggest you take your dog and owner photoshoot ideas to the water. It’ll provide some great and memorable photographs, and will also be a great activity for your dog. Want to pull off this shoot in San Diego but don’t have a pool? No worries! This huge backyard and pool is available for rent.

Peerspace brings dog and owner photoshoot ideas to life

Hopefully, this list of dog and owner photoshoot ideas has helped inspire your photoshoot creativity. If you’ve come up with your own ideas in the course of this list, that’s great! We recommend you check out some of the other great listings in your area that are featured on Peerspace to finalize your photoshoot plans.

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