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Head Tilt

7/13/2018

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Both dogs and cats are great at head tilting, albeit they perform the tilt in different ways.  The head tilt is coveted in the pet photography industry, because it is (1) ultra cute, (2) a way for a dog to close its mouth (most do in head tilt), (3) expressive, and (4) humorous (it makes me smile every time).

Dogs each have their own head tilting pattern, ranging from slight to extreme.  Cats tend to twist their heads at an odd upside down angle, usually just before pouncing on something or running away (oh, a bug--head tilt--pounce).

I tend to like a middle of the road head tilt.  I use a variety of sounds and noise makers to get the tilt, but each photographer has their own way of getting a dog to offer the tilt.  Sometimes I will ask a client if there is a special word that might get the head to turn sideways.  In our house SQUIRREL is that word.  We can't even spell it.  Sometimes TREAT does it as well.
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This very subdued head tilt on our Bethy was achieved by my asking her: "Have you seen any turkeys?"  For Bethy, TURKEY is a key head tilt word.
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This backward, over-the-shoulder head tilt was achieved with a squeaker toy for a client's pup.  Many times I will ask clients to bring along their dog's favorite toy to a photo session for just this reason. 
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This is a very slight head tilt from a pup that was really just humoring me.  I'll take it.  A true nonconformist, this pup also went against the grain by leaving mouth open during slight head tilt.  Nothing worked, by the way. Not squeakers, not noises, not my animal sounds on my cell phone, no key words, nothing.
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I took this one of our dog, Moe, quite some time ago, but it is a favorite of mine due to his Moe-ey head tilt. The key word here was TREAT, and he would have laid in this playground apparatus all day if I let him.

I am sure you will see many more tilting heads in the blog circle today.  So why not head (no pun intended) there now.  Start with Linda Perdue of VP Shoots Photography serving Tampa, Florida and surrounding areas.  Have a great weekend!
8 Comments
Kim Hollis link
7/13/2018 06:39:24 am

I love the last two and I find a mix of mouth opened and mouth closed in the shots I take!

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Tracy Allard link
7/13/2018 08:00:11 am

I love the tunnel image, so sweet. Great job with all of them and I've learned something new this week about why dogs may be tilting their heads!

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Nancy link
7/13/2018 08:29:17 am

The head tilt of the non-conformist pup and your own Moe are probably my favorite, although I love them all.

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Kathie Ono link
7/13/2018 10:37:17 am

Great tilts.. and what gorgeous dogs, especially Moe.

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Danyel Rogers
7/13/2018 12:38:30 pm

LOVE Moe's image. Nicely done!

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Lynda Mowat
7/14/2018 01:42:22 am

Your Moe looks like a gentle soul! And very comfortable in the tunnel. I love all the images!

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Darlene link
7/15/2018 07:45:42 pm

These are all beautiful portraits! Love the composition and color in the last image. Bethany looks so very soulful and love the connection.

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Sandra
7/15/2018 10:27:19 pm

All beautiful images, but I like the last one best.

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