Animal Shelter

[KellyK]

I think you've done very well...the first shot is great. Lots of light hitting the eyes, they're nice and sharp. Great job!

[poloman]

Keep a cloth on hand that has been lightly treated with baby oil. You can use this to remove the little bits of dander etc.

[GrayCat]

Originally Posted by jjdog2

Thanks for helping these guys out, keep posting.

jj

I'm getting more out of it than the shelter. Romping with the dogs AND taking photographs- can't ask for more fun.

Originally Posted by MavRyder

I think you did great!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by KellyK

I think you've done very well...the first shot is great. Lots of light hitting the eyes, they're nice and sharp. Great job!

Thanks. That was the last dog of the day and the hardest because he wouldn't stop for a minute. But his shots turned out the best. Go figure.

Originally Posted by poloman

Keep a cloth on hand that has been lightly treated with baby oil. You can use this to remove the little bits of dander etc.

From the dogs, not the equipment, right?

[poloman]

Originally Posted by GrayCat

I'm getting more out of it than the shelter. Romping with the dogs AND taking photographs- can't ask for more fun.



Thank you!



Thanks. That was the last dog of the day and the hardest because he wouldn't stop for a minute. But his shots turned out the best. Go figure.



From the dogs, not the equipment, right?

Right

[tdyannd]

I think you did fine. I do a TON of rescue work for shelters/rescues around Houston. In fact, headed out tomorrow to do some more. I always, always let the dogs/cats do their own things. I don't like 'holding' them in place...you're wanting to capture their personality to get them homes.

[GrayCat]

Originally Posted by tdyannd

I think you did fine. I do a TON of rescue work for shelters/rescues around Houston. In fact, headed out tomorrow to do some more. I always, always let the dogs/cats do their own things. I don't like 'holding' them in place...you're wanting to capture their personality to get them homes.

Thanks. I tried to get a variety of shots from close up to action. Do you photograph most or all of your animals outdoors? What lens do you normally use? Any backgrounds? Do you have any tips for cats?

[tdyannd]

I am always outdoors...it has the best lighting, especially since MOST of your subjects are mobile! ...and crazy mobile at that!

I was at a cat sanctuary recently and the kitties did their own thing. I simply worked around them not wanting to disturb them. Cats are definitely more difficult, because they don't respond well to the baby talk and treat bags like dogs. Hahaha! If you're in a shelter type environment, put them in a room where there's the least amount of scary distractions and decent surroundings, let the cat explore...go more candid on cats.

I use my wide angle lens because there are some dogs that you can't get near because they cower (scary camera) or they jump and go nutsy (and break camera). It gives me the close up I need from a good distance away if required.

I hardly ever use a flash for pets.

Here are some cats:
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http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...76626243_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...36609982_n.jpg

Here are some dogs:
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...88222939_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...33782437_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...55701300_n.jpg

If you, yourself, cannot be quicker...use a faster shutter speed. I generally sit in one place...and let the dog/cat do its own thing...eventually, they forget you're there and that's when you'll get the best personality out of them...their own. I would MUCH rather photograph animals all day than people. :/

[GrayCat]

Thanks for the tips Tiffany. Beautiful photos!

[tdyannd]

You're welcome. And good luck at the shelter! It's not an easy place to volunteer!

[Steve_in_FL]

WONDERFUL SHOTS, and thank you for your good deeds on their behalf!