First try at monolight
Nov 21, 2017 18:52:47 #
I had my monolight with shoot through umbrella on camera right and still needed some light so I pulled out my softboxes for back light. How would you position lights for pet photography and what would you do to improve the shots. I am very happy with finally lowering the ISO, increasing shutter speed and playing with what aperture will get me my desired overall depth of field.
Nov 21, 2017 18:56:59 #
Lookin' pretty good.
--Bob
--Bob
Golden Rule wrote:
I had my monolight with shoot through umbrella on camera right and still needed some light so I pulled out my softboxes for back light. How would you position lights for pet photography and what would you do to improve the shots. I am very happy with finally lowering the ISO, increasing shutter speed and playing with what aperture will get me my desired overall depth of field.
Nov 21, 2017 19:11:13 #
Darling pictures of beautiful dogs! They make me feel like Christmas! They look like they were very patient subjects. I can't offer a single suggestion!
Nov 21, 2017 19:17:46 #
Nov 21, 2017 19:18:23 #
Sally D wrote:
Darling pictures of beautiful dogs! They make me feel like Christmas! They look like they were very patient subjects. I can't offer a single suggestion!
Thank you Sally.
Nov 22, 2017 08:17:35 #
Nov 22, 2017 08:47:00 #
Nov 22, 2017 10:20:01 #
I visualize them being in an actual snow scene with undecorated Christmas trees as a background. I bet they get something under the Christmas tree for being such good subjects. Well done!
Nov 22, 2017 10:26:07 #
SoHillGuy wrote:
I visualize them being in an actual snow scene with undecorated Christmas trees as a background. I bet they get something under the Christmas tree for being such good subjects. Well done!
Thanks! I plan on taking them to play in the snow but that will be after Christmas. White Pass in Washington state allows dogs on their cross country trails and that has some very nice scenery.
Nov 22, 2017 20:02:44 #
Golden Rule wrote:
I had my monolight with shoot through umbrella on camera right and still needed some light so I pulled out my softboxes for back light. How would you position lights for pet photography and what would you do to improve the shots. I am very happy with finally lowering the ISO, increasing shutter speed and playing with what aperture will get me my desired overall depth of field.
Wish my animal pix were half as good! Also wish our dogs were as well behaved as yours...
bwa
Nov 22, 2017 21:55:24 #
bwana wrote:
Wish my animal pix were half as good! Also wish our dogs were as well behaved as yours...
bwa
bwa
Thank you much! They are pretty good about staying in their pose but it comes with treats afterwards...
Nov 23, 2017 01:48:09 #
Golden Rule wrote:
Thank you much! They are pretty good about staying in their pose but it comes with treats afterwards...
We have St. Bernards. Normally hard to get them moving EXCEPT when I try taking their picture!
bwa
Nov 23, 2017 09:25:10 #
bwana wrote:
We have St. Bernards. Normally hard to get them moving EXCEPT when I try taking their picture!
bwa
bwa
Ha! I'm spoiled...I just start setting up my background frame and the dogs and cat start hanging around the "set".
Nov 30, 2017 22:40:16 #
Dec 2, 2017 12:22:02 #
These are OK, but I just do not think white backgrounds are the best choice for dog/pet photos in most cases. While I would never make claim to being a "dog photographer," I have done a few. and dark background help the animal to really stand out.
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