Italian Greyhound's Photoshoot at Iconic Portland Locations Gives Major Spooky Vibes

If you're an autumn-obsessed soul like I am, you can probably feel yourself coming back to life as summer's final traces fade away. Even though trees have barely started losing their leaves, there are plenty of excited folks like me who are getting in the spooky spirit. We're drinking pumpkin spice lattes, decorating for Halloween, and getting our furry friends in on the fun, too!

One precious Italian Greyhound named Granola is a pro when it comes to posing for her dad's camera, so she knew just what to do when the duo tried the viral ghost costume trend. The idea is as simple and as classic as a Halloween costume can get, but the little dog's adorable face and ears make it paw-sitively adorable. Combine all this with a few iconic landmarks in Portland, Oregon, and you've got the recipe for a memorable photoshoot!

OMG--just look at her. Granola--or Nola, as some call her, is a Halloween pup through and through! She may share a nickname with The Big Easy (AKA New Orleans), but she looks like the Halloween Queen of Portland in these spooky shots. The cloudy weather and low light add to the haunted energy of these locations, but the landmarks themselves have plenty of eerie vibes to go around.

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As someone who was born in Portland and has spent many cloudy mornings visiting these exact spots, I can confirm that they're the perfect places for a Halloween-inspired shoot. The vantage point beneath St. John's Bridge is like a movie scene, and Forest Park's path looks like home to many outdoor enthusiasts, including this canine hiker. Pittock Mansion looks even spookier in the fog--but if you ask me, the scariest thing about these pictures is the scary little ghost!

Nola posed so identically in each of these photos that she really does look like something from another plane. It's like she transported herself from place to place without moving a muscle! Now that's spooky.

Photographing Your Dog

This Italian Greyhound is the perfect canine model for her dad, but dog owners know that taking pictures of a dog isn't usually this easy. Having a treat motivated buddy will help, however, as they can usually be enticed with treats to sit or lie still while you capture the perfect shot.

For non-treat-motivated dogs who can't seem to stay in one place, try taking pictures after a walk or play session. You can squeak a toy or make a noise to draw their attention, but practicing ahead of time is the best way to ensure a quick and seamless photo op. It can be as simple as mastering the commands 'sit' and 'stay' while you pretend to snap a picture. By the time you take the real photo, your pup will know exactly what to do!

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