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Sweetness, up close and ready for his portrait!
Sweetness, up close and ready for his portrait!
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Jan, 2015Views
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Awards
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 22
Member Selection Award
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Contest Finalist in Pets With Character Photo Contest
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Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
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Behind The Lens
Location
Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock IllinoisTime
Mid afternoonLighting
This was lit with a canon 550 ex and a Gary Fong diffuser. Working with animals - especially feisty puppies - require lighting on the go!Equipment
Canon 5D, 24-70. 2.8, 550exInspiration
For nearly 20 years I have donated my photography to rescue groups to help spread awareness, raise needed funds, and help with adoptions. I have worked extensively with wildlife, dogs and cats and equine rescue. As an animal lover I will always do what I can to make a difference. Animals up for adoption are most often seen first in photos on the web by potential adopters. The difference between a dark blurry snap shot with glowing "devil eyes" and a clear well lit image that invokes emotion can be the difference between getting adopted or being passed over.Editing
Very little post processing was done here. I was using a simple white bed sheet as a backdrop. I used the cloning tool in photoshop to fill in white background areas where squiggly puppies moved the sheet. At some points of this puppy shoot, this white sheet was a tangled ball in the corner of the room being mauled by 6 puppies.In my camera bag
Canon 5D, Nikon D750 (yup, I use both!) 4 speed lights, diffusers, 50mm 1.4, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8Feedback
Have patience! Animals whether wild or domestic don't share your enthusiasm for getting the perfect shot. Your shot could take 2 minutes or several hours, so know that going in. Animals KNOW. They know and sense if your calm or anxious, nervous or irritable or relaxed and peaceful. Too many distractions in the room will usually add time to the shoot. Ten people squeezing a squeaky toy will NOT get Fluffy's attention - but it will certainly wear down your last nerve. Less is more. I encourage everyone to give to their local (reputable) shelter. Give your time and volunteer. Whatever your talent whether it's photography or fundraising, animal or human causes. A little bit of help goes a long way.
