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NIKON D5100

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Aperture f/4.2 ISO 1600 Shutter 10/2000 Focal Length 260/10

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Dec, 2019

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo in the photography studio of an animal shelter. This pup was available for adoption and needed a photo that would show his perso

Time

This was taken at about 1:00 PM. Our studio tries to mimic natural light and to make our photos for the web site fairly uniform. The animal is much more important than the back ground or light so time of day is not important.

Lighting

This was with just a fairly standard spot light with a diffuser. Nothing exotic since we are VERY non-profit!!

Equipment

I used my Nikon DS5100 with a 18-55 mm Nikor lens. No tripod because you have to do a lot of bobbing and weaving to capture a good animal shot. Dogs don't sit still for very long. I used a squeaker held just above the lens to get the pup's attention and get his focus on the camera.

Inspiration

This little guy was such a curious and alert puppy that I wanted to capture his personality. People surfing the web for potential member of their family want to see what sets a dog or cat apart. A curious expression and soulful eyes are a real plus!

Editing

Just cropping. For the web, we need to show the animal "warts and all".

In my camera bag

Obviously, my camera and at least 2 lenses, depending on what I have planned. Lots of batteries and a charger. Lots of lens wipes (while dog noses are great in a photo, dog nose prints are not so good.) A remote trigger or two. For animal studio work, a variety of squeakers and noise makers and lots of treats.

Feedback

If you are going to take pet pictures, stock up on treats and patience. Get to know your subject so you can capture his/her personality. If it does not detract from the animal, include a toy or something cuddly to invoke an "AAAW"...but if the toy becomes the focus, leave it out. The animal is much more important than the accouterments, especially if you want the animal to be adopted. Focus on the eyes. They tell the animal's story.

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