Composition
Photographing a furry face is not exactly the same thing as shooting a human one! Learn smart ways to frame up your shots to get stunning portraits of your pets no matter the animal or location. How to fill the space, dynamic camera angles and how to capture detail shots are just some of the topics covered.
Technical Considerations
Pet photography comes with a whole new set of technical challenges. How can you ensure a sharp and crisp image of an excited and moving subject? How do you make sure the eyes are in focus every time? What lenses should you use for what subjects? Learn a variety of camera settings and technical considerations to help you shoot quickly and successfully!
Live Shoot
Our instructor is a certified dog trainer and will show you crucial handling techniques to get the shots you want from your animal. During the live shooting component learn how to read your subject’s body language, how to get a dog to smile and how to make a photo shoot enjoyable for everyone involved!
Editing
An important step to perfecting a really great pet shot is mastering the right editing techniques to enhance your image without over processing it. In this course you’ll get an overview of the best Lightroom tools to use for efficient workflow and creative adjustments.