Simply snapping a picture may not capture the playfulness or
spontaneity of a dog. Knowing what kind of equipment, angle, and
composition to use while photographing a dog can make all the
difference in the character captured in the photo. Dog
Photography For Dummies gives you practical and fun guidance
for capturing your dog's personality and turning ordinary shots
into priceless memories that will last a lifetime.

Covering all the latest and greatest gadgets and accessories
available to capture and alter photos of your favorite pooch,
Dog Photography For Dummies offers techniques that amateurs
and intermediates alike can use to improve their photography
skills. This hands-on guide features great examples of dog
portraiture, plus tons of ideas for fun new places to pose your
furry friend, such as the beach, the park, the car, in the snow,
and more.

Detailed discussions of color versus black-and-white, indoors
versus outdoors, composition, and capturing movement
Advice on how to get a dog to sit still
Considerations for photographing a shy dog who is scared of the
camera
Guidance on making the most of natural light
Tips for photographing dogs with black (or dark) coats
How to photograph people and dogs together

Whether for decorating, memories, or holiday cards, Dog
Photography For Dummies makes it easy to capture the best of
your four-legged friend.

Autorentext
Kim Rodgers and Sarah Sypniewski co-founded Bark Pet Photography, a Los Angelesbased pet photography business with a mission of giving back to local animal rescue organizations. It was named LA's best pet photography business of 2011.

Zusammenfassung
Tips and tricks for capturing your canine's personality with every click of the camera Simply snapping a picture may not capture the playfulness or spontaneity of a dog. Knowing what kind of equipment, angle, and composition to use while photographing a dog can make all the difference in the character captured in the photo. Dog Photography For Dummies gives you practical and fun guidance for capturing your dog's personality and turning ordinary shots into priceless memories that will last a lifetime.

Covering all the latest and greatest gadgets and accessories available to capture and alter photos of your favorite pooch, Dog Photography For Dummies offers techniques that amateurs and intermediates alike can use to improve their photography skills. This hands-on guide features great examples of dog portraiture, plus tons of ideas for fun new places to pose your furry friend, such as the beach, the park, the car, in the snow, and more.

Detailed discussions of color versus black-and-white, indoors versus outdoors, composition, and capturing movement
Advice on how to get a dog to sit still
Considerations for photographing a shy dog who is scared of the camera
Guidance on making the most of natural light
Tips for photographing dogs with black (or dark) coats
How to photograph people and dogs together
Whether for decorating, memories, or holiday cards, Dog Photography For Dummies makes it easy to capture the best of your four-legged friend.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Heel! The Basics of Dog Photography 7

Chapter 1: The Big Picture of Dog Photography 9

Chapter 2: Dog Photography: It's Like No Other Animal!
19

Chapter 3: Mutts and Bolts: Photography Equipment 29

Chapter 4: Paws-ing for the Basics: Camera Settings and
Techniques 47

Part II: Fetch! Go Get That Perfect Photo 73

Chapter 5: Photographing Indoors 75

Chapter 6: Photographing in the Great Outdoors 91

Chapter 7: Taking Studio-Style Portraits 109

Chapter 8: Capturing Flawless Action 123