BUDDING INSPIRATION
Feb 16, 2012 07:06:24 #
jim1945
Loc: louisville,ky.
i'm not sure who to contact,for a beginning into an area i feel will increase adoptions from animal shelters.
i'd be willing to use my photo equipment ie;long roll Z-2camera,lighting system,backgrounds,and some props.totally on a volunteer bases.
all i would ask for is an 8'X10' area to set up in for just the time for a photo session.the adoptable pets will be seen in a better light, instead of on the floor ,in a cage.can you get me into contact w any interested parties? thank you..... jim baumgardner,louisville,ky.
p.s. this idea could also be used as a fund raiser for the shelters.
i'd be willing to use my photo equipment ie;long roll Z-2camera,lighting system,backgrounds,and some props.totally on a volunteer bases.
all i would ask for is an 8'X10' area to set up in for just the time for a photo session.the adoptable pets will be seen in a better light, instead of on the floor ,in a cage.can you get me into contact w any interested parties? thank you..... jim baumgardner,louisville,ky.
p.s. this idea could also be used as a fund raiser for the shelters.
Feb 16, 2012 08:14:27 #
Feb 16, 2012 08:22:02 #
Learn to get the dog in a calm, submissive state of mind. The dog will look friendly and lovable.....
Call Ceasar!!!!
Pat
Call Ceasar!!!!
Pat
Feb 16, 2012 19:00:07 #
jim1945 wrote:
i'm not sure who to contact,for a beginning into a... (show quote)
Hi jim1945: My daughter is part of an animal rescue group, mainly dogs. She will often on her way home from work discover dogs that have been dumped along side the road near where she lives out in the country. On Christmas eve of 2005 she discovered these two sisters, just trying to climb out of a cardboard box along the road.... She sent the wife these pix Needless to say when we visited her on Christmas day. The daughter had named them Comet and Dasher. Once the "Grandma" held them. She wanted them so rather than pick just one we have both.... Only now they look like this and weigh over 70 lbs each.... The wife wanted medium size dogs... Daughter said they won't get to big....lol.. See what a picture and some one holding a cute dog can do..;-)
Comet
Dasher
Comet and Dasher
Feb 16, 2012 23:30:23 #
jim1945
Loc: louisville,ky.
thank you so much...i'm partial to dogs also..i can't have one where i live,but am open for any volunteer work...i can be around them this way,
Feb 16, 2012 23:36:52 #
Those are two great lookin' dogs, travlnman! I'll bet you just love so much...and they you!
I'm glad you posted these pics!
I'm glad you posted these pics!
Feb 16, 2012 23:41:36 #
jim1945
Loc: louisville,ky.
thank you jay.my photography career has gotten pretty inclusive,but only a few pets.i appreciate your advise..i've shot alot of glamour,,maybe pet glamour shots could be a good fund raiser for shelters..what you think?
Feb 16, 2012 23:56:18 #
Several years ago I captured two feral kittens that were born to two cats that lived underneath the library where I worked. One was very social but the other was a little more feral. I named them Dickens and Dewey. Here's a picture of Dickens. They would run through the house at 3 a.m. with our dog in hot pursuit.
Dickens
Feb 17, 2012 00:12:27 #
I have heard of other people doing this. A good picture can help get a dog adopted. I bet you would be welcome at any shelter.
Feb 17, 2012 02:03:11 #
Feb 17, 2012 02:30:28 #
You are a good person!
I love dogs.
I love dogs.
jim1945 wrote:
appreciate the comeback randy...i'm going for it..
Feb 17, 2012 03:21:54 #
travlnman46 wrote:
quote=jim1945 i'm not sure who to contact,for a b... (show quote)
Very nice looking dogs
Feb 17, 2012 05:41:03 #
Hi Jim, I have done pictures for our shelter here for around 6 years now. I don't think they will give you the room to work in. Space is pretty important to them. I only have a chair and small table to work with. And an able to go outside and get shots. Get ready to take a lot of pictures though. At lest I do. Can't believe how folks treat animals. Pretty sad! They do keep me hooping though. I think some months I am out there 10-15 times taking new pictures.
One thing I do offer is a picture of the new owners with their new friend. They have to setup a time that is good for me though. So I do a lot of Saturdays out there. But I shoot 5-10 folks at a time. They have a great spot by the woods to setup in.
If your shelter is as active as mine ,you might want to check to see if you have the time first. They do a lot of weekend pet fairs in the summer too. And pictures for TV and the papers.
Good times though. Thats how I got my Sammy.
Erv
One thing I do offer is a picture of the new owners with their new friend. They have to setup a time that is good for me though. So I do a lot of Saturdays out there. But I shoot 5-10 folks at a time. They have a great spot by the woods to setup in.
If your shelter is as active as mine ,you might want to check to see if you have the time first. They do a lot of weekend pet fairs in the summer too. And pictures for TV and the papers.
Good times though. Thats how I got my Sammy.
Erv
Feb 17, 2012 05:41:57 #
A friend of mine in Tampa works for animal rescue. He tells me they are so underfunded that any type of volunteer work is greatly needed and appreciated. It's up to you to take the first step and contact them.
My brother is a reporter in Louisville working the City desk (local politics I think). I'll send him your post and maybe generate some interest.
My brother is a reporter in Louisville working the City desk (local politics I think). I'll send him your post and maybe generate some interest.
Feb 17, 2012 07:02:27 #
For an example of a shelter website that uses some good photography, check this one:
http://www.spartanburghumane.org/featured-dogs-of-the-week.php
http://www.spartanburghumane.org/featured-dogs-of-the-week.php
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