This week’s topic in the Pet Photography Project 52 is “Minimalist”. Minimalist photography and minimalism in art in general can be characterized by sparseness and simplicity – a “less is more” philosophy. Because the subject matter can be sparse, color can be a prominent feature in minimalist photography along with texture, lines and geometry. For...
Welcome back the the Pet Photography Project 52 Blog Circle! This week’s topic is “Wide Angle”. Wide angle lenses are typically considered 35mm or less on a full frame camera (or 50mm or less on a cropped sensor or AP-C sensor camera). They are used a lot in landscape photography and interior architecture. As the...
This week’s Pet Photography Project 52 blog circle topic is “Year of the Dog”. Every year the Chinese New Year starts on the new moon occurring between January 21 and February 20. This year, that will be today, February 16. In Chinese astrology, each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal according to...
Thanks Linda! I’m kind of stuck with that background for now, for better or worse. The best place to photograph the dogs is outside in their play areas, which has an orange wall on one side. One side has some fake green grass, but despite the canopies gets direct sunlight most of the day. I like the green/orange combo, it really pops (and they are the UM colors – Go Canes!). It can use that side on overcast days. http://maxnorman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/orange-background.jpgReplyCancel
This week’s topic in the Pet Photography Project 52 blog circle is “Depth of Field”. This is a term in photography that refers to the amount of acceptable focus in an image. When much of the image is in focus it can be described as having a “deep” or “wide” depth of field. When only...
Thanks! Yea, she is a real sweetheart of a dog. Loves to give kisses. You can follow her adventures on IG if you want. 🙂 https://www.instagram.com/dorothytheyorkieonwheels/ReplyCancel
Dorothy is so cute! I don’t know which photo is my favorite.The first with the shallow depth of field puts more emphasis on her face, but I also love the photos with her wheels in focus, because it shows how she doesn’t let that problem stop her.I really have to complement you on these photos. Truth is, I’ve always felt a little sad for dogs like Dorothy. But your photos do such an excellent job of showing her vitality and energy that those feelings are totally inappropriate.ReplyCancel
This is week 4 of the Pet Photography 52 Weeks Project. The topic is “Catchlights”. Catchlights refer to the highlight or reflection of a light source in the subjects eyes. This is a very important element in portrait photography, both with people and pets. Good catchlights will make the eyes sparkle and really stand out....
Wonderful examples! Your work on the last one shows how we as photographers see our images. You fixed what was wrong with catchlights in an image that our clients would most likely never notice. I, for one, applaud you. Attention to details like this is sometimes the most time consuming yet least noticed part of the job. ReplyCancel
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Wonderful examples and gosh, that orange is beautiful with that first dog. I hope they all find homes soon!
Absolutely love that color!
Love the orange! Is it a wall at the adoption center?
Thanks! Yes, the orange wall is part of an outdoor play area for the dogs.
Wonderful examples of less is more.
Great shelter dog photos, John. I love that background wall! The color is perfect for these dogs.