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Cooperative Extension: 4-H

Dog Photo Contest Photo Classes

Photo Classes

1) My Dog and Me Class

Take a photo of you and your dog together. You must take the photo.
Lot a) Selfie: For cell phone photos
Lot b) Advanced: For cameras, tripods, timers and other techniques and equipment more advanced than your average cell phone

2) Classic Art Class

Take a photo of your dog (photo may include you, other dogs, or other people), to recreate famous works of art.
Your dog must be included in the shot.
You must take the photo.
For an example of a photo for the Classic Art class, see this article from YAHOO! about a Getty Museum photo contest.

3) Costume class

Design a fun (yet safe) costume for you and your dog. Take a photo of you in action.

Dog in a Superman Costume — photo credit; Elias Castillo“Superman Costume” Photo Credit: Elias Castillo

4) Breed Traits Class

Dogs demonstrate traits common to their breed. Whether purebred or All American (mix of breeds), your dog has physical and mental traits best suited for the work expected of them. Take a photo of your dog displaying a breed trait.
List of the AKC 7 breed groups: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-akc-dog-breed-groups-explained/

Dog jumping over a bar — Photo Credit: Kyle NormanPhoto Credit: Kyle Norman

Team of dogs pulling a sled over snow. — Photo credit: Leo Mengoli“Training Dogsledding” Photo credit; Leo Mengoli

5) Trick Dog Class

Show off your dog’s best trick.

Small dog shaking a person's hand. — Photo credit: Brooklynn JohnsonPhoto credit: Brooklynn Johnson

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