Why You might think I'm a Cartoon Character

Dog attention sounds

If you have ever seen me photographing dogs, you have probably noticed two things:

1. I am completely silent...

2. Until suddenly I'm absolutely not.

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes magic of LensMoments Dog Photography - where I communicate with my subjects using a secret language made of whistles, squeaks, gasps, fake mouse sounds, and the occasional "did she just hiccup??" noise. Think of me as a dog-loving Disney character with a Nikon Z9 instead of a ball gown.

And yes, I do all of this while trying to look professional.

Why I Don't Talk (much)

Most dogs have heard the classic "SIT!" "LOOK!" and "HI PUPPY!" about 1,000 times. Those words fade into background noise like elevator music.

But a weird little squeaky gasp that escapes my throat like a confused squirrel? That gets their attention.

Also, talking often excites dogs. They wag, wiggle, bounce, and suddenly the perfect portrait turns into the perfect blur. Making unique noises creates curiosity - that magical split-second head tilt that every dog parent wants framed over the fireplace.

My Secret Arsenal of Strange Sounds.

Here's a small sample og my professional sound palette, which should absolutely qualify as a special skill on my resume:

• The Reverse Sneeze: a sharp inhale that sounds like I just spotted Bigfoot.

• The Chipmunk Alarm: high-pitched chirp chirp chirp! - works 99% of the time on Huskies and 100% of the time on Terriers.

• The Sad Baby Seal: a tragic little ooooh that makes dogs pause, tilt, and reconsider their life choices.

• The Invisible Fly Swat: a fast mouth-click that tricks dogs into thinking something just zipped past.

• The Mysterious Throat Pop: I don't know how I do it...but dogs LOVE it. Humans within a 20-foor radius get confused, though.

And then there's whatever noice accidentally happens when i step in mud, trip over a stick, or try to kneel gracefully. Those often work too.

The "Look at the Camera" Illusion

People think I'm quietly whispering commands, but the truth is:

I'm usually holding my breath, making a sound that shouldn't exist in the human world, and hoping the dog gives me one amazing second before returning to sniffing the earth like it's perfume.

Meanwhile the owners are behind me, whispering, "Is she okay? Do we need to ...help?"

NOPE. I'm just summoning the spirit of a confused woodland creature to get the perfect head tilt.

Why It Actually Works

Dogs aren't reacting to words - they're reacting to novelty. The unexpected. The "what on EARTH was that?" moments.

When a dog hears a sound they've never heard, their brain goes: "Alert! Something weird! Must investigate!"

And in that split second, their ears perk up, their eyes widen, and their whole expression becomes pure magic.

THAT'S WHEN I HIT THE SHUTTER.

And Then There Are the Props...

Yes, I sometimes add a squeaker hidden in my hand. Sometimes a duck call. Sometimes a treat that crinkles just enough to break their focus but not enough to trigger full snack-mode.

But nothing - absolutely nothink - beats the noises that leave my mouth when I'm desperate and running out of options. Those often become the most iconic photos.

Dogs Don't Judge. Humans Do.

Dogs never look at me like I'm weird. They just think I'm part of the pack.

Humans, however, stare at me like I'm doing an audition for a cartoon.

But that's ok - because the photos speak for themselves. Those soulful gazes, curios tilts, joyful expressions....All created be the magical, chaotic orchestra of my vocal cords.

IN the END...It's Part of the Art

I am not just photographing dogs. I am communicating with them - silently, loudly, weirdly - in whatever language they respond to that day.

So if you ever book a session with me and hear a squeak, chirp, gasp, or mysterious pop...just know:

THAT'S THE SOUND OF ART BEING MADE.

And your dog absolutely understands it better than you do.