"Say cheese!" Okay, maybe not "cheese." Your dog may find that word a little distracting-but then again, that immediate snap to attention may be exactly what you need to get a great photo of your pet.

Your dog may always look picture-perfect. But that doesn't mean getting a good photo of him is easy. For example, doggy may be sitting pretty, as if posing for the camera, but just as you're about to press the shutter, he gets up and walks away.

Here are some hints to help you capture your dog's personality in a photograph, especially one suitable for a holiday greeting.

Choose a setting with plenty of light: We've all ended up with what would have been great photos, if only the flash had not turned little Fifi's eyes cloudy and red. To avoid this "alien" look on your pet, find a bright or well-lit area to set up your scene so that no flash is necessary. Then, if you're indoors, make sure any extra lamp light doesn't shine directly at your pet's eyes when you take your shot.

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