Dog Photography: Pouty Face

Remember when we went to Doggie Palooza with Emily from Our Waldo Bungie a couple of weeks ago?  Well, since then I have been checking my e-mail inbox every day in hopes that our Spot Magazine holiday photo would arrive.  I just knew that Athena's picture would showcase her signature "pouty face" look because she was not at all interested in climbing up onto a stage and posing for holiday pictures.

I was super excited when I finally received the photo yesterday and couldn't wait to share it with you all.  As expected, Athena didn't disappoint in the pout department.

I am also featured in the picture because Athena wouldn't stay up on the stage unless I sat next to her.  Looking at this picture makes me wonder how our Christmas photo shoot will turn out in the coming weeks.  I guess I need to start putting our new camera to good use and get Athena acclimated to being a star in front of the camera!

Any suggestions for successful dog photography sessions?  How can I get Athena to turn that frown upside down in front of the camera?