Love through patience
Dec, 2014Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
My father's backyard, where most of my doggy photo's come from.Time
I don't actually remember the time of day. I usually lose track of time when I have my camera out, especially when photographing my dogs.Lighting
Odin's eyes are beautiful, even more so in the warm light of late evening. I think his chocolaty color also pops more and looks more silky and shiny when in certain lighting, like late evening light.Equipment
I used my Canon EOS REBEL T3i and my nifty fifty lens. I don't think I even owned a tripod when this photo was taken.Inspiration
If I remember correctly, this photo was taken maybe only a few months after I had first gotten my camera as a birthday present from my dad. I had grown out of my point and shoot and knew I wanted much more control when creating a photo. Within the first week, I was super frustrated. I had read up on all things dslr prior to getting the camera, but when actually holding it in my hands, I somehow forgot all about things like ISO, exposure, and aperture. Basically, all I knew was how to turn the camera on lol. Odin was a big help in inspiring me to keep trying. He didn't judge me, he didn't get annoyed with me, and he didn't get tired of posing. He was also even more awesome to work with because he would spend hours outside with me, no treats required. Of course, he never turned them down when offered. What I like about this photo is that it captures Odin's sweet and gentle Labrador nature. There are times that his rambunctiousness makes me fear getting knocked down when he's running around or excitedly hopping about, but there are other times, like in this photo, where he is just calm and focused as can be. The occasional treat probably aids in the concentration department too, I'm sure. He's just a very handsome dog in my eyes, and he charms most everyone he meets as well. So I'm happy that I think I managed to capture that charm in this photo.Editing
Very, very little. Just used Lightroom to do minor things like remove whatever little particles of dust or dried grass that were in his coat.In my camera bag
My camera and my 50 mm. I only have 3 lenses, but my 50 mm is probably my favorite.Feedback
I think it's important when photographing a dog that you are calm and gentle. Make sure that things are always in their terms when it comes to a photography session. Meaning, if you have a dog like Odin that listens well and poses, and they just aren't cooperating, try again the next day. I have three dogs: Mia, Tino, and Ginger. My dad has Odin and Bella. They aren't into the whole posing thing like Odin is, in fact, they have absolutely zero interest in posing, even if it means getting a treat as a reward. So I have found from personal experience that with dogs that don't listen and/or are easily distracted, going with the flow usually works best. You also capture their personalities a lot better when you are just following them around snapping shots of them just being themselves, though it's a lot more tiring as well, especially with small breeds. In either case, though, the dogs should be comfortable and having a good time.
