“He’s so photogenic!” gushes one mother. “She’s so lovely, I’m thinking of getting her into modeling,” asserts another. Are these would-be “stage moms” comparing the beauty of their babies? Not quite. For millions of dog-loving Americans, their pet pooch is among their favorite photo subjects.
From YouTube and pet-oriented Web sites to photography competitions like the [...]

Families themselves are far more terrifying than family photography.  Getting everyone together for a portrait is usually one way of guaranteeing that you’ll get some peace and quiet for a minute or two.  You can go to a professional photographer to get a family portrait, but most families opt to try and do it themselves.  [...]