06/03/2026
When photographing older or medically fragile dogs, I adjust posing and angles to prioritize comfort and familiarity first, then build images around what they naturally offer in the moment.
Artemis, a 13-year-old Chihuahua mix who was recently diagnosed with inoperable cancer. On top of that, the sweet girl was also dealing with partial facial atrophy on the right side of her face.
To capture her likeness and highlight her as the dog her family knows and loves (instead of highlighting the disease) I captured her from her left side, keeping movement minimal, and letting family interaction lead the structure of the images.
This is just one way I tailor sessions to my subjects because even though I photograph all dogs, my approach changes with each pup.
