Pet Photo Tips | Smile Like a Dog

Know Thy Subject

Posted on 13. Feb, 2012 by Mark.

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This pet photography tip — one of my favorites — seemed really appropriate for Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t actually entail taking a picture but it’s one of the most important things you can do to get the best possible photographs of any pet you photograph — even your own. It’s really simple. Ready? Spend time [...]

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Using A Light Touch

Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by Mark.

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There are a number of fancy tricks involving flashes and light modifiers that can help (we can get to those down the road) but there are also some basic tips and simple tricks you can live by that don’t involve gear at all but just changing when you take your photos or where your pet is when you do.. Here they are…

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Angling for a Better Pet Photo

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Mark.

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When people ask me if there’s just a single tip I can give them to improve their pet photos the one I generally pass on doesn’t requires any special equipment or training (except maybe some stretching and basic flexibility exercises). It’s even an approach that works with any camera. Ready? Try shooting at pet level.It’s [...]

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How To Take Better Pet Photos: Intro

Posted on 16. Jan, 2012 by Mark.

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I routinely get asked by clients I work with (and my Facebook and blog fans) how I get the shots I do, why I’m doing certain things on a shoot and what sort of equipment I use. The same folks often tell me they can’t ever get good shots of their dogs or cats and [...]