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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Take Better Photos of Your Pet Using Your Phone
Have you been wondering if you should throw in the towel and get a camera to take photos of your pup? Maybe you’ve been scrolling through Instagram, seeing beautiful dog photos and wondering why yours…
