Baron
Jun, 2018Views
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Location
This photo was taken in the living room of my home in Texas. I'm new to using speed light flashes and was practicing different flash settings with an Apollo Orb.Time
I feed my little ones at 4:30 every evening. This photo was taken just after 5pm when Baron was well fed. A happy full dog is much easier to get to sit still and "pose" next to a photo umbrella than one that isn't.Lighting
I was really playing with different settings of light exposure using a canon 430exlll-RT flash controlled with a YN-E3-RT on my Canon. Baron was happy to be a test subject for me, which was nice since my 13 year old son had gotten burned out on posing for me.Equipment
I use a Canon 80D camera, A Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8L IS ii usm and a Westcott Apollo OrbInspiration
My inspiration, honestly my dog is really cute and he was a ready and willing model. My other dog Prince is more high strung and seldom sits still he's a "pretty boy" and a perfect King Charles Cavalier. Baron on the other hand is not as true to his breed but is more compliant and has more character and depth to his personality. He is a great little model. I am still working on getting a "perfect photo" of the two of them together it'll take extra hands and some really good dog bribes to get.Editing
One of the best thing about animal photos is that you don't have to do alot of post-processing. This shot was taken for testing purposes and didn't need any post work. Baron never complains about the way he looks in a shot. I love that about him.In my camera bag
Normally I have a canon 24-70L and my 70-200L, I also have a 50 1.8 prime. To be honest I just Love my Canon 70-200 "L Bomb" I most often have it attached. I often am shooting right at the 70 and sometimes stepping back a bit but it is my absolute favorite.Feedback
Set up the Orb in a common area where your subject is likely to come. Be ready to adjust it when your subject finds a comfy spot.
