Light and Fur
Dec 19, 2017 18:45:32 #
Lately, I've been experimenting with light by putting pets (usually dogs) in different lighting situations. Recently I did some shots for friends having them position their dogs in natural light with bright sun and/or shade with reflected sunlight, and inside with a dark background and a couple of bright "craft" lights. While I preferred what the sun gave me, the high ISO and subsequent graininess of the inside shots was kind of interesting, too. Maybe the poses made up for the grainy photo quality. BTW I burned and cloned my way to improve the dark backgrounds I was after to make the animals "pop."
I hope I got the labels right. Sometimes the graininess gives the location away, but the reflection in the eyes will do a better job.
Any thoughts on what I could do to improve these? I've been asked to do pet portraits for a fundraiser in early February, so I have a little time to make improvements to my technique. What I can't guarantee is having a sunny day.
I hope I got the labels right. Sometimes the graininess gives the location away, but the reflection in the eyes will do a better job.
Any thoughts on what I could do to improve these? I've been asked to do pet portraits for a fundraiser in early February, so I have a little time to make improvements to my technique. What I can't guarantee is having a sunny day.
Sunlight
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a little sun
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outdoor - shade
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Inside - high ISO
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Outside - shade
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Outside - sun
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Dec 19, 2017 19:04:57 #
Outstanding work Vicki. they are all beautiful, I you ask me which ones I prefer I would say the outside shade images, no reason, they just appeal to my eye.
Dec 19, 2017 19:07:37 #
Dec 19, 2017 19:15:58 #
They all look nice Vicki. I too prefer the ones taken in the shade. They seem to retain more of the detail of the dogs fur.
I think you have done a fine job with these. I don't think you will have any problem doing the fundraiser shoot.
will
I think you have done a fine job with these. I don't think you will have any problem doing the fundraiser shoot.
will
Dec 19, 2017 19:34:35 #
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Dec 19, 2017 19:46:22 #
Dec 19, 2017 21:14:05 #
They are all photogenic and you certainly took advantage of their demeanor...excellent series! 
Dec 20, 2017 00:28:52 #
Vicki, you should go "pro" with this! Beautiful lighting. Awesome........you rock girl!
Dec 20, 2017 03:56:37 #
Dec 20, 2017 06:40:45 #
Excellent shots. You got the dogs' personalities. The black background is perfect. Number two is a grin-inducer.
Dec 20, 2017 07:26:34 #
Dec 20, 2017 08:10:57 #
vicksart wrote:
Lately, I've been experimenting with light by putt... (show quote)
Great shots, Vicki. A fun look.
Dec 20, 2017 08:28:36 #
blacks2 wrote:
Outstanding work Vicki. they are all beautiful, I you ask me which ones I prefer I would say the outside shade images, no reason, they just appeal to my eye.
I agree... wonderful images!!!!!
Dec 20, 2017 08:31:30 #
They all look good but the first and outside shade look the best. I would guess the color of the dog would have an effect on what light is best. Keep it up!
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