Photography for animal shelters

[bobiscuit]

Does anyone do this?

I'd like to give it a shot. Would prefer dogs (just cause I get on with them better) but am happy with any and all animals.

Not sure which types of shelters are likely to be receptive to this?
Hopefully they'd jump at the chance for a photographer to help make their animals look more appealing, but then a lot don't even have websites or anywhere to show them.

Any tips/advice?

 

[SmileyShazza]

I approached our local animal shelter after seeing another member of here posted her bllog where she takes pictures for her local shelter. I sent a three sample images of animals I'd taken via email offering my services for free.

I never even got a reply

 

[sbowler579]

Some animals you cant help to make, "look appealing", have you seen those fur=less cats.

 

[Gremlin]

Go along and offer to help out, walking dogs, cleaning, general DIY etc and take the camera along.
Many of the smaller rescues are crying out for volunteers but can be suspicious of people just wanting to take pictures of their animals, there are as lot of unscrupulous people out there.
I've had pictures used on websites and general advertising and it's a wonderful feeling when the animal gets a home