OMG how cuuute. Thoses are some really good pics! I just love them:Dpost more pic...more pics... please

You don't have to twist my arm to do that!

Thank you so much, now thats a face, what a little doll, your reat at pics I need your help! If your ever in n.c just come on my, It takes me forever to get a good shot of my babies, I do enjoy looking at puppy pics, they are just like babies don't stay little long! Thanks again Denise ps love the blk&white!

hehe...i have the Canon xti 400d camera...and when i take pictures I am on the floor...

Well, for the most part, it looks like most of us are Canon-heads. Personally, I like to save my photos in RAW+jpg. That way I have benefit of having a quick jpg I can view quickly and upload to someone or whatever but I also have a RAW version that gives me much more control and editing capabilities with the right software. Of course you only get that option in the Advanced Zone modes, not in the Basic Zone modes like Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, etc. If you want to slowly start moving your way out into the advanced modes, gain a little more control over your shots and be able to save your photos in RAW+jpg format, give Mode P (Program AE) a try. AE stands for auto exposure. P mode is basically the same as full auto with the exception that the flash will not automatically fire. You'll have to press the little flash release button to make the flash pop up if you know your going to need the flash. Other than that, the shutter, aperture and ISO will be set pretty much just as it would in full auto. The main difference is you can then adjust those if you wish. So, that might be a good way to learn and play. See how the camera would take the shot, then adjust shutter speed, aperture, ISO or any combination of these and see how it affects your shot. I mean, you wouldn't want to do it on one of those "to die for, I'll not live if I don't get this shot" shots, but it's a good way to learn.

Also, for those wanting to learn more about shutter speed, aperture size, f/stops and ISO and what all that stuff means, an excellent book I've found is Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)". It's laid out well, explains the techniques and has tons of example photos to show you what the author is talking about. You can pick it up for about $17 new or $11 used from Amazon here:

Amazon.com: exposure

I've just noticed Mr. Peterson has come out with another book "Understanding Shutter Speed Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second". I can't recommend it since I haven't read it but I can't recommend the first book enough and plan to purchase this newer one soon. You can check it out here is you like:

Amazon.com: Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative...

Oh well, that's enough of my advice for this early in the morning. Everyone have a great day and let's all go take some wonderful shots of our little guys!

- Byron

hehe i got that first book...i am part of the Canon Photography Forum also and someone on there recommended this book, well actually a lot of people did so i purchased it. I also join NAPP thru recommendation of other users but haven't had the time to even explore the benefit of joining. I do plan on enrolling myself into basic photography class at the university to get a better understanding of exposure, apenture, iso, etc...hehe

I'd like to do the same (take classes). Maybe one of these days. Maybe after I retire, but, since I've determined I won't be able to retire until three years after I'm dead, that might be kind of hard!

Can you send me the link to the Canon Photography Forum? I'd like to join that myself. Also, what is NAPP? I'm, not familiar with it. Thanks.

- Byron

here is the Canon Forum for digital photography...

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NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professional)

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I like Hansch99's reply "Have a lens with a large aperture (like f/1.4 or f/1.8) to take low-light photos without using a flash". as a flash seems NOT to capture the true color of my Yorkie, Albert. I, too, use a Canon Rebel digital/slr. With all these great tips, I think I'll see if Albert is in the mood for a photo op! Blessings to all!
NLane

Wow what a great group of photographic people. I guess we all know who know how to take all the pictures now. WE can ask you and have you do them...he he I'm always stressin over pictures and figuring out how to get something to come out the way I want. Others always seem to do a much better job.

In that case, you should really get the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens if you don't already have it. It's my favorite lens in general, and specifically it's my favorite lens for taking pictures of dogs. It should cost about $80 on Amazon.com--it's an absolute steal for the quality of pictures it takes--and you'll love the shots it takes at f/1.8-3.5.

i agree! heeh

The higher cost of the Digital SLRs is a problem for many. I use the Canon Rebel XT when I am doing serious photography, but I am really pleased with the results using my Canon Powershot SD600 Digital Elph, which cost a little over 300 last year. It is so small I can easily carry it in my pocket or purse so that I never miss a good photo op.. . . and since I almost always have my Yorkie with me, I get lots of unexpected shots. I'll share some of them later.
I am generally an amateur landscape photographer (Photography by Norma Howard Lane) but am trying to learn more about "puppy photography" now!
NLane
NLane