Calendars Projects are Accepting Photos!
Each year Dog Breed Designs presents a variety of Production Calendars for a variety of breeders in addition to several special projects. Don’t wait until the calendars are announced. Send your pictures in NOW!!
Photo requirements for dog calendars:
- no people
(these are dog calendars, people detract from the goal) - uncluttered backgrounds
(even the pros miss this sometimes; a great picture of your dog isn’t as flattering if there orange construction fence in the background; unless you are an expert, DO NOT “paint” out the backgrounds) - be on level with your subject (that means you need to get down low)
(being level gives your subject a more flattering look; some artsy angles are considered on a case-by-case basis) - outdoor photos preferred and encouraged
(you get better light outdoors and it also reduces the chances of “eye-glow”) - good, clean, clear focus is a must
(blurry photos cannot be used) - landscape orientation is preferred
(sideways, wider than tall; this gives more opportunity to fit in the variety of sizes used in the calendars; that means if you’re using a camera phone, turn it sideways) - leashes – what to do about them?
(when taking your pictures, try to make the leash as hidden as possible; staff has the tools necessary to remove them from the photo) - camera phones
(the quality of the photos from camera phones has increased over the years; many, however, still do not meet the size and clarity requirements; they will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
What to submit:
- original size photo
(we need clear, high resolution, photos for print work; working with the original size photo that comes off your camera gives more opportunity that your photo makes the requirements) - uncropped
(we have a variety of size requirements for the different calendars, sending a cropped photo limits where it can be used, thus limits the chances your photo makes the calendar) - unedited photos
(some light post-production is acceptable; don’t over sharpen or over saturate as it can detract from the rest of the project; photoshopped composits will not be accepted)
When to submit:
- photos are collected throughout the year, so don’t wait; final deadline for submittal of photos is December 9th (or until the completed calendar appears in our gallery HERE)
Where to submit:
email to design (at) shilohshepherdboutique (dot) com ; include calendar name you are submitting for in the subject line along with your name, dog’s name and their sire/dam within the email