 Photo tip
I just bought a new Canon dslr camera, you know, the type with interchangeable lenses. Anyway, I've been studying a lot to learn of all the many capabilities of my camera and to improve my techniques. I've sworn to never use my camera in Auto mode again! Anyway, one of the things I've read is about pet photography. It mentioned how most people make the mistake of taking their photos from on high, while standing or at best, while sitting. Even when sitting, we are huge compared to our pets. It would be like trying to take portraits of our spouses or children from the top of a five story building! I know I was making this same mistake and I see many fellow YTers on here doing the same thing. I know sometimes this is the best angle to take in all the action but, if you really want to bring your photos to life, and your little guy (or gal) is behaving and calm and will let you, get down in the floor, on their level to take your photos. When over at my ex's taking pre-homecoming photos of Jackson and Bear, I always have a few where I just lay down right in the floor with them and snap off a few. I usually have to wait until they're distracted with each other because, as soon as they see me in the floor, it's like "Daddy's in the floor too. ATTACK!!!" I always manage to get a few good shots though and the difference it makes is unbelievable. Try it and you'll see what I'm talking about.
- Byron |