Puppy Time!

Phyxius · September 15, 2006

I'm good with horses...not so good with puppies! A friend has invited me to come expiriment with their golden tomorrow, if the weather here continues to act as it has been we'll probably be stuck inside

Either way, any suggestions? Especially for eyes, I'd really love to be able to bring out his puppy "person"ality!

Thanks and I'll be sure to post some either way!

digismile · September 16, 2006

Taking pictures of a moving tornado isn't always easy! Puppies of course seem to either be doing one of three things: eating, sleeping, or creating destruction and mayhem where ever they go!

I like the informal candids of puppies just doing what they like to do. So I would suggest just following it around at first and trying to catch it doing something interesting/cute.

I usually use a telephoto and get down low to the ground to be close to their eye level. This way you can capture the pup doing whatever activity is fun at that very moment, without the pup being too interested in what you are doing (pups like to lick cameras/lenses

).

Everyone likes a photo of a sleeping puppy as well. Zoom in, crop close, and you should get some adorable shots this way.

If you are trying to get a bit more of a posed shot, you will likely need assistance. Plan your shot for basic composition (getting foreground/background the way you want). Getting the pup in place will likely require the use of a leash (try and keep it coming from behind and at an angle, and keep it low by having the handler step on it). You are just trying to prevent forward movement, because you are going to use some kind of treat to get them to sit/look your way, etc.) The leash is a bit of an anchor to keep them in the shot.

Not the easiest shot to take. Using a tripod with a shutter release allows you to interact with the pup a bit and simply fire off some shots while you try to keep the pup's attention.

Just a couple of ideas ...

Harryb · September 17, 2006

I don't shoot puppies maybe somebody else has some ideas.

Phyxius · September 17, 2006

digismile wrote:

Taking pictures of a moving tornado isn't always easy! Puppies of course seem to either be doing one of three things: eating, sleeping, or creating destruction and mayhem where ever they go!

(pups like to lick cameras/lenses ).

Hehe! Oh! That I had seen your post prior to visiting the pup!

Not only is she QUITE the fan of nose and tounge prints on lenses she also likes to try to put her head through the neck strap if you EVER take it off your own neck.

The people live in a lovely old house, which unforunatly is built like a lovely old house...small rooms with limited electrical outlets. Also, the rain vaguely behaved but they have no yard to speak of...so it was a definate trial and error kind of day. It was also my first day playing with my speedlight (I'm used to my old one setting only flash for my 20 yr old Canon SLR.)

Soo!! A few pictures.
On the way to their house I see this...

A little kiss turns it in to this...

(Just thought that was cute and HAD to share...sorry!)

Sheba, Golden Puppy (All photos uneditted and pretty much uncropped)

Taking a nap BEFORE pictures to ensure maxium tornado-esque ability.

I'd rather chew on my "brother's" ear...

OOPS! I thought I was SUPPOSED to be running.

ian408 · September 17, 2006

Pups are naturally curious. Odd noises and perhaps a squeaky toy are
good things. So is sitting and watching for a time.

As far as angles go, low and looking up or at eye level are best
(at least I think so).

Ian

Phyxius · September 17, 2006

Pictures Added to "Puppy Time"
And then we went back inside and attempted some pictures in there...

One second I'm cute....

The next I'm attacking the cat! Wooo Hoo

Hehe, the humans let us get on the Davenport!

(Oft glare on the picture frame)

Sorry for posting so many, but I kept the size down so lower bandwidth people could still see. She's a very cute puppy. So fuzzy too, you can just snuggle with her.

Puppy Time!

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