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Animals
See our tips below for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced photography skill levels for taking pictures of animals and pets.
A More Personal Vantage Point
If there is one thing out there that is photographed heavily, it is our pets. Every pet owner from Aunt Sally to your neighbor Chris all take pictures of there pets, the trick is to do it better then every one else!
Be Mindful
Most important aspect of shooting these guys is plan ahead for a quick escape, should you need it.
Cats Being Themselves
Cats, being very independent creatures, are not always the easiest subjects to photograph. The best photo-ops are when they are just being themselves. If you have patience and perseverance they will eventually put on their own show. Some comical and goofy images will result.
Fix it with NIK
The beautiful, whimsical photo of Love Birds above shot by Seattle DPA instructor Wolfgang Kaehler is a great example of a photo shot without a tripod. Wolfgang was able to achieve selective focus and sharpness even though the scene is not brilliantly lit...
Get Low!
Just the head shot of this pup pasted against the sky creates a dramatic "Rin Tin Tin: Fighting for justice and safety everywhere" effect!
Hints for Better Pet Photos
Hint 1 – Get down to their level. Your pet photos will be much more interesting and attention grabbing if you shoot from their level.Click here to read more...
How to Take a Picture of Cows Without Being Stampeeded
It's a Ruff Life
From puppies to “good ole boys,” dog photography is always a challenge.
Kitten Wrangler
My wife and I foster wild kittens and find them good homes. As you might imagine, I photograph many of these kittens and although I use a range of equipment for this type of shoot, there is one essential that makes it all possible—a kitten wrangler.
Less is more
Animals like anything else one photographs often benefit from the less is more approach...
Miss Buddy in the Grass ñ Eye Level Angle, Long Lens, Depth of Field
This image of the Miss Buddy, my fabulous cat, was taken lying in the green grass to be eye level with her. .It’s a cat’s eye view and it makes the image more compelling. Cats love to pretend they’re in the jungle, even in the backyard, and this angle gives you an idea of what they see.
Photographing Animals with a Lensbaby
When shooting in low light the faster your lens (wider the aperture) the higher your shutter speed can be, which reduces the chance of camera shake and minimizes subject movement. With a faster lens you won’t need to raise the ISO as high, thus minimizing the digital noise you may get at very high ISO’s like 3200. With low light you’re better off with a full time f2.8 lens, or faster...
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