West Highland White

[cargo]

This is my Sister in laws Dog. I took a few photos of her at Christmas time, which seemed to turn out ok. She is called Brody. So I was a bit giddy and thirsty to try take some more, needless to say Brody was not quite so cooperative this time out. Maybe due to me taking these images in a different room that what she is used to. I also made the background (fussy papper) and bought the grey one (ikea) and I also wanted to try and use some normal room lighting as I like the idea of building a scene all these things I have not done before so it was a fast 1/2 hour of learning.
I did get a few photos, not many different poses :-( I would be most thankful if anyone could give some feedback on any aspect. eg: lighting/background /pov/pp, etc


Gaz

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[bazphoon]

first class lovely set

 

[CraigDHD]

Cracking photos, 4 is my favourite, Like the way you've stage it but I prefer the cleaner colour in the last one though it's just taste. Not sure how many poses you can get a dog to do unless it's on Britains Got Talent tbh? Is th background Paper or material?

 

[jondc]

Sweet looking dog and nice soft lighting. Not sure about the crops on # 3 and 4.


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[King of Groove]

I think they're lovely shots.

 

[Dael_Pix]

Nice shots. I think the number 2 is the best as there are less distractions i.e. the wallpaper and the lamp.

 

[holty]

good shots
i would bounce my flash off the ceiling

 

[cargo]

first class lovely set

Thank you.

Sweet looking dog and nice soft lighting. Not sure about the crops on # 3 and 4.


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Thanks Jonathon. Happy the light looks soft. I did light from the side (camera right) and am now am thinking I should try a different aproach as this leaves quite a bit of shadow on the other side. I did have the Sister-inlaw hold a reflector but she was also controling Brody so that was a bit hit and miss.

Cracking photos, 4 is my favourite, Like the way you've stage it but I prefer the cleaner colour in the last one though it's just taste. Not sure how many poses you can get a dog to do unless it's on Britains Got Talent tbh? Is th background Paper or material?

Re The poses. Did think that when I typed the words I get what you say about the cleaner light.
The background is normal wallpaper. I rolled it out and taped the back with masking tape.

Gaz

I think they're lovely shots.

Thank you "King" Sir

Nice shots. I think the number 2 is the best as there are less distractions i.e. the wallpaper and the lamp.

Thanks Dave. I must admit I am quite drawn to that one.

Gaz

good shots
i would bounce my flash off the ceiling

Thank you. I may give that a go too, next time. All adds to variety

Gaz

 

[viv1969]

Oh lovely set.
You've caught some real character there.

 

[cargo]

Thank you Ruth. Appreciate you stopping by

Gaz

 

[Mad-Photographer]

Lovely! I have 2 white ( not often) little dogs whom I would love to shoot - but are never still enough or clean enough to manage it.
For me I'm loving 2 and 4. Would be very proud to have it hanging on my wall.

 

[cargo]

Lovely! I have 2 white ( not often) little dogs whom I would love to shoot - but are never still enough or clean enough to manage it.
For me I'm loving 2 and 4. Would be very proud to have it hanging on my wall.

Awwwww that so kind of you to say, bucked me right up
I am sure you will get some nice photos of your (off white ) pooches. Thanks for letting me know your preferances,it seems people like the more straight on images eg: plane just the dog on a complimentry background.


Gaz

 

[Mad-Photographer]

Awwwww that so kind of you to say, bucked me right up
I am sure you will get some nice photos of your (off white ) pooches. Thanks for letting me know your preferances,it seems people like the more straight on images eg: plane just the dog on a complimentry background.


Gaz

I always seem to be drawn to plane backgrounds. For me I think if you are shooting a single image, just shoot the image and nothing else ( for me that seems to work well ) so no busy backgrounds. But that's only my preference

 

[cargo]

Morning Anne. Thanks for the info always good to know what works for other people.

Gaz

 

[seaodyssey]

Lots of character captured, good exposure of the fur, I don't like the scarf, but each to there own. Better background or taken out of focus would improve.

my dogs mum was a white west highland, look what happened to him <<-----