Costumes and Props in Shelter Photography

Just a quick post to send you into the holiday weekend! First off, holidays are a great excuse to dress up shelter dogs for photo ops! Almost every little town in the US has a parade this weekend, so attend with some of your well-behaved shelter dogs and deck them out in something festive. It's an easy and fun way to promote your organization in a positive way!

Costumes and dress-up items like hats, ties, crowns, tutus and even Hawaiian leis may seem cheesy, but they go a long way in creating great photos for available dogs who are looking for homes. Props like these are especially helpful in softening some dogs who are being overlooked in the shelter. Costume pieces add some pizazz and give an element of personality to a photo, especially when you consider that many potential adopters are looking through tons of photos on Petfinder or another search engine: Give them something that stands out to remember your organization! A little creativity goes a long way.

Here are some stellar examples of good photos from an amazing group called SLC Pit Crew