Animal Shelter Photos
Jan 1, 2021 11:23:05 #
For the past several years my wife and I have volunteered at our local animal shelter. We have been working in the kitty section. After a couple of times being there, I thought that they could use some photos of the kitties to post in order to get more adoptions. It has been really fun and I've learned a considerable amount and continue to experiment. Just recently they have allowed me to bring in some lights and backgrounds. I am not so sure it is worth it. I know that your keen eyes will be able to tell the difference. If you have any suggestions, I would be happy to listen. By the way, almost every week when the leave, I have a few more holes in my arm and blood dripping. The things you do to help.
Jan 1, 2021 11:25:53 #
HillbillyHiker wrote:
For the past several years my wife and I have volu... (show quote)
Beautiful images that show how appealing these kittens are!
Jan 1, 2021 11:28:08 #
Thank you for the work you getting unwanted animals adopted. My wife and I have two rescue cats, and I have the highest respect and appreciation for people who help get these animals permanent homes. The pictures surely help. They are nice shots and are a great promotion. Thanks again
Jan 1, 2021 11:30:27 #
Jan 1, 2021 11:31:21 #
I think your images are pretty darn good and will help find some new homes for some lucky kittens.
Jan 1, 2021 11:40:24 #
Nice shots, good deed. You might try a Wrangler Western style work shirt or a Denim jacket. Decent protection when stringing barbwire, can't imagine it wouldn't work against house cat claws.
Jan 1, 2021 11:59:45 #
Mostly the hands get scratched and bitten. The bites are rare. I have tried work gloves but they don't allow me to use the camera or the toys the way I prefer. The western jacket would be a great help if the arms were much of a problem.
Jan 1, 2021 12:40:59 #
couch coyote
Loc: northern Illinois
What a nice thing to do, and you do it well! There are tons of truly awful pictures on Petfinder which can't help but reduce the chances of a potential adopter even inquiring about the animal. I'm sure your shots will help.
Jan 1, 2021 12:43:27 #
Jan 1, 2021 13:11:30 #
Great of you to be volunteering - sad you are getting mauled. Since you asked for comments about the images, I don't find the catchlights in the eyes of #2 & #5 attractive, and it looks like the same light source... something to soften the shape would probably work. No doubt you are too busy defending yourself to worry about such details. Please stay safe and have a Happy New Year.
Jan 1, 2021 13:16:44 #
Beautiful kittens and set. Great work you are doing, hope the kitties soon find wonderful forever homes. 
Jan 1, 2021 13:19:23 #
Jan 1, 2021 13:50:49 #
HillbillyHiker wrote:
For the past several years my wife and I have volu... (show quote)
Bless you and your wife for doing this for those innocent beings. I can't see a thing in the world wrong with these photos. I find thermal underwear to be a big help in the arm area. You might want to consider gloves with a finger cut out for easy camera function.
Jan 1, 2021 17:04:47 #
Ourspolair wrote:
Great of you to be volunteering - sad you are getting mauled. Since you asked for comments about the images, I don't find the catchlights in the eyes of #2 & #5 attractive, and it looks like the same light source... something to soften the shape would probably work. No doubt you are too busy defending yourself to worry about such details. Please stay safe and have a Happy New Year.
I have noticed the flash being rather prominent, however, if I don't have a catchlight in the eyes the cats look dead. I don't spend time in post because of the urgency of getting them online, they are online within 2 hours of shooting them. Would reducing the flash size help? This is a softbox. What other ways might serve me better.
Jan 1, 2021 20:43:06 #
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