Unleash your dog's inner model with these 3 tips

Animal photographer Vogelsang with one of her dogs. Her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic. — dpa/Elke Vogelsang

Dogs aren’t good photography models by nature: Wagging tails, an inability to sit still or even just the colour of the fur can make it hard to capture your beloved pet in a flattering, non-blurry way.

Elke Vogelsang is here to help. She specialises in animal photography and her work has appeared in National Geographic magazine, among other publications. But while she has a database filled with over 100 potential animal models, her favourite subjects are her three dogs.