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Dog photo session in Wrocław: how to prepare

Good dog photos depend more on a calm plan than on training. This is how I prepare a session and what is worth doing beforehand.

Michał Nowakowski · updated 8 October 2026

Dog in tall grass

Your dog does not need to pose

Trained commands are not needed. It matters more that I know how your dog reacts to new places, people and other dogs. Based on that I choose the place and pace of the session.

Choosing a place

In Wrocław, places with space and a calm background work well: parks, the Oder embankments, woods on the edge of the city. A dog that is easily distracted does better in a quieter place at a less busy time. We choose the place together before confirming the date.

Time of day and light

The nicest light is usually in the morning and late afternoon, when the sun is low. On a cloudy day the light is soft and even, which suits dark coats in particular.

What to bring

Favourite treats, a toy or a ball, water with a bowl, and a lead and harness. If your dog loves fetch, it is a great way to get action shots. A lead is no problem: safety comes first, and I frame shots so it shows as little as possible.

Before the session

It helps if your dog has had a walk but is not tired. A brushed coat and a clean collar show in the photos. If you want to be in the pictures with your dog, let me know beforehand and choose clothes in calm colours.

How the session works and what it costs

I work calmly, without forced posing, mixing portraits with play and movement. A short session costs from 390 zł, a standard one from 590 zł, and a full session, including photos with the owner, from 790 zł gross. You receive the finished photos in an online gallery.

Character, movement and your bond

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