Mama
Mama, a rescued American Bulldog, dons a boa and becomes a fashion model.
Mama, a rescued American Bulldog, dons a boa and becomes a fashion model.
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Wingsofrainbow
July 07, 2016
oh i never see before so ugly and scaring dog face , sorry i noticed my feelings quiet different with others :)) this dog would be good model in horror films or photos... sure please do not take it personally my feelings about this dog face brrrrrr :))
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Location
I took this photo in my "home studio", also known as my basement. Mama was living in an animal shelter, and I took her from the shelter to my house to make portraits of her to help her get adopted.Time
Afternoon, I think.Lighting
I used an Elinchrom Quadra head in a 39" Elinchrom Octabox set close to Mama.Equipment
Nikon D300s, Nikon 24-70 f2.8 lens and the Elinchrom Quadra setup.Inspiration
Mama was living in a shelter and awaiting adoption. I volunteer my photographic services to various shelters and rescues to make strong portraits of the animals to help them get attention and, ultimately, adopted. Mama needed a little extra attention so I took her from the shelter to my home for a session. When I met her I imagined she was a society lady worthy of a formal picture. I draped on the boa and it was as if she knew the act. She laid down, crossed her paws, and sat beautifully for me. This is one of my favorite photos I've ever taken. And Mama was adopted three days later!Editing
Minimal in Lightroom.In my camera bag
Nikon D610, Nikon D300s, Nikon 24-70 f2.8 lens (my workhorse!), Nikon 70-200 2.8 lens, Nikon 12-24 DX, and Nikon 10.5 DX. I also always have two SB910 Speedlights.Feedback
Choose props and accessories suitable to the subject. Mama's face just begged for a boa. And take your time. I see people trying to take photos of their dogs and cats and expect the animal to understand exactly what to do. I give the animal lots of time to get comfy with me and the flashing lights and everything else, and then they tell me when they're ready.
