I simply cannot emphasise the need for capturing expression enough, when photographing dogs.⠀ ⠀ Expression makes all the difference between taking a picture of a dog - and creating that dog’s portrait.⠀ ⠀ Expression is what draws you into...
Have you ever tried to photograph a dog who would much rather look at anything and everything except you? Or perhaps they concentrate sometimes, but only when there are zero other distractions around?⠀ ⠀ Niku falls into...
Graffiti walls make super cool backdrops for colourful and fun dog photos! Unfortunately graffiti walls are often located in places with less than ideal lighting like down alleyways or behind buildings. To obtain the most...
When shooting on a sunny day, time of day is so important, as it changes the colour temperature of the light. For this shot, the light was at it’s warmest, with the sun right on...
To create variety in your session, pull back and include the surrounding environment, if you’re shooting somewhere picturesque! This was shot on a dog-friendly beach on the Gold Coast with the high rises of Surfers...
Always be ready to capture the random moments. Even though I wasn’t set up specifically to shoot action - the fact that I always shoot with a high shutter speed and use continuous focus full...
Expression is so important in pet photography. To get those alert, interested and often humorous looks from the dogs you’re photographing, work on your repertoire of crazy noises! I like to practice them in the...
Learn to work with what your environment gives you. Your choice of focal length and the way you choose to use the light can make the difference between an average shot and a brilliant one....
BEST VIEWED FULL SCREEN IN HD (click icon at bottom right of video) At the annual Mally Muster fundraising event for Brisbane rescue group Shamroq (Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute Rescue of Queensland), myself and fellow...
Sweet Miss Luca Blue! Owned and loved by Kay, owner of Chew Chomp and Chill, this pretty girl is unlike most arctic breeds I've come across. Chilled, non-reactive and not particularly energetic (as in, it was...
BEST VIEWED FULL SCREEN IN HD (click icon at bottom right of video) This is a DEMO only and as such does not include a voiceover. The long black lead snaked down from Turbo's collar, across Andy's...
BEST VIEWED FULL SCREEN IN HD (click icon at bottom right of video) In this video tutorial, I take you through selecting images and basic editing of a photo session in Adobe Lightroom 5 with a...