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Posted 07/06/2023
Dive into the magical, colorful world of dog photography with award-winning pet photographer Kaylee Greer. Greer teaches you to interpret dogs’ body language to help you capture their personalities. She also discusses and recommends the best lenses and camera settings to use for your shoot.
0:00 - Introduction
2:54 - Greer’s Start and Career
15:11 - The Lead Up to the Photo
17:37 - Speaking Dog: Dog Body Language Signals
35:24 - Get Low
41:48 - Sit and Stay
51:31 - Capture the Eyes: Focus Points
55:54 - What to Bring to a Photoshoot: Treats,
Posted 03/28/2023
Get ready for a crash course in professional pet photography. Watch and learn as Sigma Ambassador Anabel DFlux shares her approach to photographing pets. She lets us know which lenses she uses, the settings she chooses, and other helpful tidbits. By the end of the video, you’ll be ready to put your new pet photography skills to use.
0:00 - About Anabel DFlux
1:36 - The Camera
5:50 - The Lenses
16:31 - Additional Gear
19:49 - Camera Settings, Depth of Field, Nailing Focus
28:12 - Panning
29:21 - Metering
32:52 - Portrait Tricks
38:07 - Candids
Posted 12/06/2022
The Pet Photographers Club co-founder Kirstie McConnell joins us for an introduction to gear for pet photographers. Learn about camera bodies and lenses while figuring out what works for you and how to get started with your pet photography.
0:00 - Introduction
4:30 - Camera Types: DSLRs vs. Mirrorless
21:10 - Autofocus
32:38 - Lens Options
51:27 - Super Telephoto Lenses
59:06 - Prime Lenses vs. Zoom Lenses
1:04:08 - Reviewing Pet Images
1:16:12 - Final Thoughts
Posted 10/20/2022
Have you ever tried to get pictures of your pups only to have them run off? In this video, Carmen Gonzales shares some tips and tricks to fix those issues. She'll show you how to get your furry friends to relax when working with you, as well as how to get them to listen and behave.
0:00 - Introduction
5:53 - Gear
8:42 - Process of Photographing the Pup
14:25 - Toys and Tricks
16:02 - Know Different Dog Breeds
17:15 - Tips on Getting Started
18:41 - Location Scouting
20:36 - Lighting
23:10 - Portraits and Action Shots
25:36 - Breaking Down
Posted 08/25/2022
An expert on photographing dogs, Elias Weiss Friedman can hold the attention of multiple dogs in one image. In this video, he shares his dog-photography knowhow, including which lenses to use, the proper angle from which to photograph, ideas for posing, and other creative points.
0:00 - Introduction
0:14 - Tip 1
0:38 - Tip 2
1:27 - Tip 3
1:50 - Tip 4
2:30 - Tip 5
3:18 - Final Thoughts
Posted 04/08/2022
Adam Goldberg shares five tips for photographing pets in the studio, from camera settings to unique composition.
Do you like animals? Do you prefer them to humans? What are your own favorite tips for pet photo shoots? Let us know in the Comments section, below!
Posted 08/21/2021
Pets play an important role in every family, whether as a best friend or even as a furry child. However, photographing pets is not such an easy task to accomplish! Alessandra Sawick presents her dog photography guide, including best practices for posing dogs, location scouting, pet portrait gear, and more.
Do you have a pet whose portrait you have made? Please share your tips for success in the Comments section, below!
Posted 08/25/2020
Go behind the scenes on Bobby and Dave’s photo shoot in which they photograph Dave’s dog. They share their pet photography tips, such as recommended camera gear, camera settings, and how to get the best out of your pet!
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