She says these skills enabled her to focus on the qualities of each dog — the details of each pet such as strands of hair, folds of skin and facial expressions.
Photo of a malinois, captured by Tayla Couling. Photo / Snap it Quick
Tayla has a keen eye for creativity and a love of all types of photography — dog photography, macro (photographing objects that are very close to the lens), landscape, buildings, abstract, portraiture and wildlife.
She says knowing how to handle dogs and grab their attention is part of her success in taking that perfect shot.
"Dogs are a subject I'm used to looking at every day," Tayla says.
"I know how to behave around them and bring out the unique personality of each dog I meet. That's the key to making my photos really stand out."
"It's about being quick on my feet and adjusting my camera settings to suit any situation.
"The key is to be in the moment and capture it successfully."
Tayla's favourite breed of dogs are Rottweilers and boxers — but she loves all dogs for their personalities and unique features.
"You can never get bored with dogs — they keep you on your toes."
Tayla says having a dog photographed is a special occasion for many people.
