Wednesday, June 1, 2011
New Experience
Normally I photograph the cats because they are the most accessible. Everytime I photograph the dogs it is a much longer process because I have to go on a walk with one of the volunteers per each dog. I photographed a puppy for the first time and thought it was going to be a piece of cake. I was definitely wrong. I didn't think about how much more hyper a puppy would be. Also, it is hard to get their attention. It took a lot more shots to try and get one good shot. Some of the puppies that I photographed didn't even get a decent shot because their heads were moving around so fast or they kept trying to lick the camera. Here are two of my best shots from the puppies!
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I think the second picture is stronger because the animal's head is facing the camera more. Nice job stepping out of your comfort zone and photographing dogs. I agree, dogs are definitely more energetic and fidgety.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the problems with kittens and puppies are similar. When I photograph a young cat half of my time is spent keeping them from jumping out of the kennel or from climbing onto me. Your second picture is really strong and really demonstrates the personality of the animal. I believe you have successfully captured "puppy eyes."
ReplyDelete@jess: yes, the first picture isn't as strong because that dog was so figity... just like you mentioned.
ReplyDelete@chris: I think those sweet eyes resembles puppy eyes as well, haha.
The first image is a good candidate to impose the forced depth of field on. It will put our attention on the dog only then. Yes, squirmy puppies and kittens. They are cute, but constantly moving. Sometimes it helps to play with them and make them tired. They are much easier to photograph when they are sleepy.
ReplyDelete@Johnstone: I have no problem playing with the little ones!
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