The Impact of Backgrounds in Pet Photos
Training your eyes to really “see” backgrounds for your pet photos is probably one of the first skills you’ll need to develop as a photographer. The background can make or break your photo, setting the mood and enhancing the overall story. Let’s chat about two of the main types of backgrounds I like to work with. Read on to learn how (and when) to use
5 Camera Settings Every Pet Photographer Needs to Know
Camera settings can make or break your pet photography, so let’s get into the the five essential camera settings pet photographers need to know. They can be a little tricky to understand on the first go, but trust me – mastering these foundations at the start will make your life SO much easier later on! RAW vs JPEG: The Power of RAW First up, let’s
Using Natural Light in Pet Photography
Last week we explored how selecting the right lens can help you achieve dreamy, buttery bokeh in your pet photography. This week I thought I’d build on that and give you a foolproof guide to using natural light effectively in your pet photography. If you’re hungry for more in-depth instruction, I have a huuuuge workshop on this (an hour and a half worth of video
Best Lenses for Even Better Bokeh
The lens you choose has the power to transform a mundane moment into a magical one – so what are the best lenses for pet photography?
Elements of Taking & Editing Magical Pet Photos
Whether you’re a new photographer looking to learn how to take better photos of your dog, or a seasoned professional pet photographer looking to add some magic through editing, it’s important to know the different elements that go into creating dreamy, whimsical, and magical photos of pets. As we close out our wondrous 3 Weeks of Wizardry email series, I’m buzzing with excitement for my
How to Use Photoshop to Edit Your Pet Photos
If you want to edit photos of dogs or pets, you’ve no doubt come across Adobe Photoshop. It’s a hugely powerful program that can allow you to change colours, move parts of your background around, remove handlers, leashes, collars, logs and more, and add a ton of special effects like leaves, snow, fake sunlight – basically anything you can think of, you can create in
How to get blurry backgrounds in pet photos! (Hint: it’s not through editing!)
If you’re taking photos of pets or dogs, and trying to get those soft, creamy, blurry backgrounds like you see on social media, but they always end up looking busy and detailed, let’s look at what you need to do in camera to create that background blur effect everyone loves so much. Whether you like sparkly bokeh balls, or a more smooth textured general blur,
5 Types of Action Photography & Tips to Capture Them
Everybody knows the classic dog running toward the camera photo, gracefully leaping a log. But there’s so many other action photos and disciplines you can get into! If you love action and want to photograph athletic dogs in motion, this is the blog post for you! Here are our top 5 favorite types of sporty, dynamic shots of dogs in motion, and some tips on
Expert tips on taking action photos of pets!
In this blog post, we will cover a few crucial areas when it comes to taking action photos, and photographing your dog in motion, whether running, leaping, or jumping a log. Real-time top tips, learnings, and inspirations from our Learning Journey members and their dogs – whether they’re experienced professionals, or at the beginning of their journey! This is part 1 – as my amazing
Taking Better Pet Photos in 2024
If you’re just starting your pet photography journey, to either take photos of your own dog, or you want to become a professional pet photographer in 2024, this is my ultimate guide to areas of photography to pay especially close attention to if you want to create those eye-catching photos you see on social media. With more and more people seeing their pets as their children
Tips for Photographing Running Dogs!
Taking sharp, in-focus action photos of dogs running has to be one of the most challenging tasks for any pet photographer! But, it’s also amazing to be able to capture a dog in full stride, leaping over a log, flying for a frisbee, or getting that perfect running contact hit in agility. Inspawration Photography is SUPER excited to be welcoming action photographer extraordinaire Chris van
How to Find Your Pet Photography Style
Whether you’re just starting your pet photography journey or you’re thinking of taking clients, you’re probably thinking: “How do I find MY pet photography style?”. Spoiler alert; your style is probably already there, in your editing, the locations you choose, the stories you’re wanting to tell. In this guide, we’ll explore four practical tips to help you uncover your distinct style so you can start
