The Lighting Behind My Dog Portraits
Learn the studio lighting setup I use to create calm, soulful dog portraits.
Many photographers start studio sessions by guessing where to place the light.
The result?
Flat light.
No direction.
No mood in the portrait.
Lighting shouldn’t feel like trial and error.
In this class
I break down the exact studio lighting setup I use to create my dog portraits.
You’ll see how the lights are positioned, how they shape the dog’s face, and how small adjustments change the mood of the image.
Once you understand the setup, you can repeat it in your own studio and create consistent portraits instead of winging every session.
Inside this class you'll see:
• the studio lighting setup I use for my dog portraits
• how light direction creates mood and depth
• how to position the dog within the light
• how small adjustments change the final portrait
BONUS: You will get the prep guide I sent to my clients
Tutorial preview
“Vicky has a very natural way of explaining her process. Her approach to editing, lighting and working with dogs is refreshingly simple and practical. Photographers looking to learn or strengthen their dog portraits will appreciate how approachable and genuine her teaching style is.”
— Jack Jackson - Jack Jackson Photography, Toronto
Other Tutorials for Photographers
• Achieving the Soulful Look – how I guide dogs into calm, expressive portraits
• My Easy Studio Lighting Blueprint – the studio lighting setup I use for my portraits
• Studio Portrait Editing Workflow – creating wall worthy studio portraits (coming soon)