Quote:


there are several ways to shoot dogs:
1. full profile: Dobermans and German Shepherd Dogs for example. The camera is actually behind the shoulder blade and the front legs are a single horizontal plane.
2. 3/4 where the dog shows its chest and the second eye.
3. 7/8 where you see the second front leg and the second rear leg but the head might not show the second eye.




Jim, I'm going to ask for an explaination of these points, if you don't mind...

Specifically, can you help me better visualize what you mean by "The camera is actually behind the shoulder blade and the front legs are a single horizontal plane." in point # 1 - does this mean, when viewed in profile, you only "visually" see the dog's leg on the side facing you - thus hiding the other leg from view?

This kind of info is incredible to hear shared so openly. I'm actually in the process of developing my business plan for a pet portraiture business for my local area. So far, there is one other lady offering the service, and most other photographers decline such work (I've been calling them). My focus will be show-quality portraits of everyday pets for folks...basically, I'm not after the "show" market right out of the gate - I will be exploring it (and it may develop well, between dog shows & local dog sports event), though I'm thinking the main focus for the business should be on a larger base of accessible in-home subjects (hope that makes sense).

So, I would appreciate any and all advice you have which may relate to this - I get the sense you are already established in this line of work, so I figured I'd ask, if you don't mind, for some advice.

My blog book is at my Online Marketing blog.