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Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Aperture f/4.5 ISO 800 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 35/1 
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Jan, 2020Views
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Location
This was the photo I shot of my dog walker’s car; we often call it the clown car with all the dogs in it, and it’s hilarious to see. The dogs love chilling out in the back of the Subaru, and I couldn’t resist snapping a shot of their leisure time.Time
The photo was taken mid to late afternoon. Most of the heavy walking she does occurs between noon and 3 PM.Lighting
The shot was done with natural light, and overcast sky. I did have to do some post production work To reveal the faces of the dogs that were in the shadowsEquipment
I primarily shoot with my Canon 7D Mark two, and a variety of different lenses (most commonly: 70-200mm constant 2.8, sigma Art lens 35mm 1.4, and sometimes my wide angle (14 mm Samyang).Inspiration
The inspiration for this photo came from many trips out walking with the pack, and enjoying the leisure time that follows. I just thought it was such a cool moment to capture.Editing
I did! I don’t like overprocessing my photos but if you keep adjustments can really transform your work. In this case, I lighten some of the shadows exposing the dogs faces, did some slight noise reduction even though it was shot on a pretty low ISO. I also did some slight color grading so I didn’t experience any blow out on the brighter colors.In my camera bag
My “grab” bag that I use every day: Body: Canon 7D Mark II Lenses: Canon 70-200mm 1.8. Constant Sigma 35mm 1.4 art series Samyang wide angle 14 mm (Sometime my Mavic Pro Platinum Drone; only when I know I’ll be flying on my daily trip)Feedback
My best advice for any photographer (especially those just beginning) is this: Shoot often. Shoot with purpose. Shoot with passion. Don’t worry about what others will think of the image. Let your emotions guide you when you’re shooting creative stuff, and overtime your voice will be revealed. One of the most difficult things for me to understand as I was learning was how to develop my own voice or style. I would urge you not to worry about this yet, be true to yourself when you’re shooting. What I mean by this is let go, and go where your emotions lead you. Practice helps you develop the skills needed to strengthen your voice. Good luck!
