Golden retriever drinking out of water fountain

Water Action Shots

Summers can be hot! Dogs get thirsty during their photo session so sometimes it’s best to give dogs a drink and let their natural instincts take over.

Vizsla dog drinking water out of a teal blue water fountain at Bonnie Brae Park in Denver

Priest the vizsla lived near Bonnie Brae Park in Denver, and his family taught him to drink from the water fountain. No, he can’t press the button himself. My husband is holding the water on-button while lying on his back, just out of view.

Camera settings like fast shutter speed, single point focus, and a shallow aperture allow me to capture sharp, artistic action shots for you. You can enjoy watching your dog have fun, and let me worry about the technical camera aspects!

Two German Shepherds sharing a garden hose demonstrating how action shots are fun for dog photo sessions

German Shepherds, Bravo and Liberty, have perfected the art of drinking from a hose. It’s adorable, but dog teeth are sharp. Their family said they’ve had to patch a few hoses over the years!

Puppy golden retriever running in sprinkler

Biscuit, the golden retriever puppy, was very entertained by the sprinkler.

Senior golden retriever drinking from hose with water on full force forming a stream of water

Madison likes drinking out of the hose! She lives in a high-rise condo near downtown Denver, so we used my backyard for her photos.

Malamute drinking out of a sprinkler showing that action shots with water are fun

Kiva, the Malamute puppy, enjoyed drinking out of the sprinkler during her photo session.

Action shot photography featuring yellow lab drinking out of green garden hose

My (late) yellow lab, Sammy, loved drinking out of the hose. No bribing needed here! He always came running when the hose was out.


Does your dog like the sprinkler or hose? Or perhaps they prefer swimming? We can incorporate water into their photos! Often we take the water photos last so you can have posed (dry) portraits too.

Head over to my contact page, or check out my style of photography on my dog portfolio.

About Karen Hoglund Photography

Karen Hoglund, Denver cat photographer, with her cat, Mr. Butter – a buff tabby wearing a bow tie

About the photographer: Karen Hoglund is a professional pet photographer based in Denver, CO. She specializes in dog and cat portraits that are works of art for your home. Each photoshoot is created uniquely around your pet’s needs so they’ll feel at ease. For more information, please call 720-238-3337, visit Karen’s portfolio and follow Karen on Facebook or Instagram.