Christmas Butterfly
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That is gorgeous.
(Now, where's my biscuit? WOOF!
)
Pops
(Now, where's my biscuit? WOOF!
)Pops
Christmas Card perfect ... what a cutie
now I'll have to look over my shoulder, u done good!
how did you get that doggie to stay still?
my only nit is that the pic is too tall, I have to scroll to see it all .... normally 600 - 800px tall is more than enough for web display
now I'll have to look over my shoulder, u done good!
how did you get that doggie to stay still?
my only nit is that the pic is too tall, I have to scroll to see it all .... normally 600 - 800px tall is more than enough for web display
Christmas Card perfect ... what a cutie Newt looks good no matter what. No wonder you want to smuggle him home.
now I'll have to look over my shoulder, u done good! I'm pretty proud of him, but you have no worries, you set him up
how did you get that doggie to stay still? Newt is a pro.
my only nit is that the pic is too tall, I have to scroll to see it all .... normally 600 - 800px tall is more than enough for web display He fit on my display, but I'll do it smaller next time.
Can't wait until the next time.
When do we see some of yours, especially the wild cats?
now I'll have to look over my shoulder, u done good! I'm pretty proud of him, but you have no worries, you set him up
how did you get that doggie to stay still? Newt is a pro.
my only nit is that the pic is too tall, I have to scroll to see it all .... normally 600 - 800px tall is more than enough for web display He fit on my display, but I'll do it smaller next time.
Can't wait until the next time.
When do we see some of yours, especially the wild cats?
The only way to do it is to hire a professional dog photographer. They go to "dog whisperer" school for 7 years (Ok it's really 7 dog years) to learn the Ninja like tricks of photographing dogs. I know where you can find one...
OK, Nina and Janice can explain it better, and fill in the holes, since they've shot a lot more portraits, but here's the basics. You have a "dog wrangler" who works with the dog, and gets him into position etc. Another assistant and/or the owner get the dogs attention by whistling, holding up a toy or treat, making an interesting noise, whatever works. which can vary from moment to moment.
The photographer, who has already done some test shots to make sure the lighting is good etc, stands by with her finger on the trigger, just waiting for the instant the dog is posed. You don't need long, which is good, since you often don't get it either.
Sometimes with puppies, they'll have several wranglers, they get them ready, jump out of the way and click before they do what puppies do naturally, wander off in random directions etc.
Patience, persistence, and working together all help. Hopefully the dog cooperates, as that's the real factor in the whole thing. Experience helps too of course, and a natural affinity to working with dogs.
OK, Nina and Janice can explain it better, and fill in the holes, since they've shot a lot more portraits, but here's the basics. You have a "dog wrangler" who works with the dog, and gets him into position etc. Another assistant and/or the owner get the dogs attention by whistling, holding up a toy or treat, making an interesting noise, whatever works. which can vary from moment to moment.
The photographer, who has already done some test shots to make sure the lighting is good etc, stands by with her finger on the trigger, just waiting for the instant the dog is posed. You don't need long, which is good, since you often don't get it either.
Sometimes with puppies, they'll have several wranglers, they get them ready, jump out of the way and click before they do what puppies do naturally, wander off in random directions etc.
Patience, persistence, and working together all help. Hopefully the dog cooperates, as that's the real factor in the whole thing. Experience helps too of course, and a natural affinity to working with dogs.
well, actually Bob ...
I picked the little guy up, posed him in the sleigh, told him to stay, walked away and let Janice take shots ... he never budged
my secret? I shoot well trained dogs 98% of the time, so sit/stay is expected
work on your training or get an assistant and a peice of fishing line
I picked the little guy up, posed him in the sleigh, told him to stay, walked away and let Janice take shots ... he never budged
my secret? I shoot well trained dogs 98% of the time, so sit/stay is expected
work on your training or get an assistant and a peice of fishing line
with a bag of soft dog treats, you can teach any dog to sit/stay in just a few minutes
I've done it to client dogs when they aren't looking, and get them to stay long enough for me to take their portrait without the owners even in the room LOL
only You are responsible for what your dog gets away with
I've done it to client dogs when they aren't looking, and get them to stay long enough for me to take their portrait without the owners even in the room LOL
only You are responsible for what your dog gets away with
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