More doggy portraits

Stoned · 14th April 2007

Having had a pet at home for the last couple of months, I've been trying to get some good pictures of her. Unfortunately, haven't been having much success since I pretty much can't get her to do what I want. She doesn't like the camera and really hates the flash(she will hide under the car the moment I attach it). I currently have to bribe her with treats whenever I try shooting her and I have a tough time getting catchlights without the flash since I can't get her to sit still. Help me gurus!

These are some samples of what I've been getting.

rayblade · 14th April 2007

1st pic do watch for you composition.
All pics u using fish-eye lens?

k3nshinx · 14th April 2007

dont think its fish eyes. its just distortion like those with 350d kit lens at 18mm.

anyway, its quite nice what!

raptor84 · 14th April 2007

Try getting her into the sunlight for natural catchlights. I like the eye contact but try not to leave soo much space near the top. I think if you cropped off the top of the first shot it would look better

Here is a crop suggestion. I can take it down if you wish.

Stoned · 14th April 2007

Originally Posted by raptor84

Try getting her into the sunlight for natural catchlights. I like the eye contact but try not to leave soo much space near the top. I think if you cropped off the top of the first shot it would look better

Hmm ok will try that. Thanks raptor!

Conundrumachinist · 14th April 2007

Don't let them get too close to the lens. I'm still trying to clean doggie drool off my lens.

Love the 2nd pic!

14th April 2007	#1
Stoned Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Changi Posts: 4,376	More doggy portraits Having had a pet at home for the last couple of months, I've been trying to get some good pictures of her. Unfortunately, haven't been having much success since I pretty much can't get her to do what I want. She doesn't like the camera and really hates the flash(she will hide under the car the moment I attach it). I currently have to bribe her with treats whenever I try shooting her and I have a tough time getting catchlights without the flash since I can't get her to sit still. Help me gurus! These are some samples of what I've been getting.

14th April 2007	#2
rayblade Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jurong Posts: 479	Re: More doggy portraits 1st pic do watch for you composition. All pics u using fish-eye lens?

14th April 2007	#3
k3nshinx Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 319	Re: More doggy portraits dont think its fish eyes. its just distortion like those with 350d kit lens at 18mm. anyway, its quite nice what!

14th April 2007	#4
raptor84 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282	Re: More doggy portraits Try getting her into the sunlight for natural catchlights. I like the eye contact but try not to leave soo much space near the top. I think if you cropped off the top of the first shot it would look better Here is a crop suggestion. I can take it down if you wish. __________________ Pet Portrait Portfolio Stock Photos for sale Last edited by raptor84; 14th April 2007 at 07:31 PM. Reason: added crop suggestion

14th April 2007	#6
Conundrumachinist New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 24	Re: More doggy portraits Don't let them get too close to the lens. I'm still trying to clean doggie drool off my lens. Love the 2nd pic!