A Pet Photography Kit List – What’s in My Bag?
Don’t you just love a ‘what’s in my camera bag?’… or is it just me getting sucked into a very specific YouTube hole? Anyway – I’m always obsessed with knowing what essential items & quirky personality pieces people carry with them. But it’s also super helpful to know what to take with you when you are heading out on a new adventure! Whether it’s a
Top Tips for Buying Secondhand Camera Equipment
It’s no secret that camera equipment can be pricey! Which is why many of my students often ask about secondhand camera equipment. With a lower price tag, it’s a much more accessible way to level up your photography skills and creative ability. But are you wondering if you should buy a secondhand camera? Do you want to know how to evaluate them properly? Or are
Inspawration Photography School: A Day in the Life of a Pet Photographer
Pet photographers – what do they actually do? What does a day in the life of a pet photographer actually look like? Running a pet photography business might be something you have always dreamed of…but what does it actually involve day to day? It’s a question I often get asked when I meet new people for the first time and tell them what I do,
Perfect Personality: July Photography Challenge!
Our job as photographers is not only about capturing beautiful images of pets that captivate our audience, but about telling a story, or showing our audience something about the dog, cat, horse or snake. I see so many photos of dogs sitting nicely, looking at the camera but I always feel like I want to know more about them. This challenge aims to push you to
How To Photograph Dogs: Finding Perfect Focus
Blurry photos. Sometimes they can be deliberate and artsy, and other times…not so much. Learning how to photograph dogs in particular can be a challenge, especially if your model refuses to sit still (or, you know, heel.) No question about it, the number one pet photography tips and tricks question I get is this: “How can I get my dog in focus?” Camera focus and
10 Tips For Action Pet Photography
Lights, Camera, Action… Pet Photography! Action photos of pets are my absolute favourite images to capture. There’s nothing like being able to see the wild freedom in your dog’s eyes, or your cat’s sleek body stretching during a nimble leap. Capturing that split second of vibrant excitement is a magical experience, makes for a great creative challenge and it’s so much fun to shoot. To
Common pet photography mistakes (and how to avoid them!)
As a pet photography teacher, I see a lot of new photographers and pet owners taking photos, and I noticed that many of them make the same mistakes in their photoshoots! Here are the main mistakes I notice, and how you can avoid them!
How to Take Spring Photos of your Pet in the Flowers
Spring is here! This is exciting for us pet photographers because it means we get to take pretty photos of dogs, cats and other cats amongst the flowers! Depending on where you’re located, you might have a great variety of flowers to choose from – from cherry blossoms, to magnolias, bluebells, wild garlic, foxgloves and more. In this post, we’ll uncover 5 ways you can
Taking Self Portraits with your Dog: April Challenge!
As pet photographers, we are most confident behind the camera, capturing our four-legged subjects’ personalities and stories. Occasionally we get brave and include a person in the photos too… But I know many of us have only a few photos of us and our own pets! Whether we’re professionals or just love taking photos of our dog (or cat, or ferret) for instagram, we tend
Changing the Colours in your Pet Photos
How to change the colours in a photo is one of my most frequently asked questions. Here, we’ll break down a few methods you can try in Lightroom and in Photoshop, to alter the colours in your images, whether they were taken on phone, or camera. This article does deal with adjustment layers and masking, so make sure you’ve brushed up on your photoshop basics
February Comfort Zone Challenge Results
Every month (except March!) I hold a photography or editing challenge through my blog and Instagram. I think challenges are such a fun way to improve your pet photography, learn new skills, or try something different…. and that’s what the challenge in February was about: to get out of your comfort zone in some way. We had about 80 entries in Feb and I LOVED
How to Get Your Dog to Look at the Camera for Photos
It’s so important to be able to get our pet’s attention for their photoshoot. But you might be wondering, how can I get my dog’s ears up for their photos. Here you’ll find my top tips for getting your dog to look at the camera, so they look their best.
