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Hello everyone! #15044
05/07/08 05:15 PM
05/07/08 05:15 PM
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Virginia, USA
Jim Poor Offline OP
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Just thought I'd say "Hi." I've been looking for a forum specifically dedicated to pet photography. Maybe this is the place for me

I've been a nature photographer for a while now and am looking toward pet photography as a way to support the nature side of the house. I also have a day job as a consultant.

Anyway, I have been doing a lot of work for rescue organizations to get my name out there and get practice working with dogs other than my own 4.

This weekend I took 800+ pictures of homeless dogs (way too many) and made a lot of great contacts. I even booked a few events.

My mid term goal is to move into a mobile studio based out of an RV. I looked at a franchise, but decided that it was too restrictive for what I want to do.

I spend a lot of time on a site that advertises "Honest, but gentle critiques" in the nature photography world, so feel free to tell me what you think of any image I post here.

In fact, how's this one for a start?



This was made outdoors, mid day at a local pet event. The dog is a homeless collie mix and the BG is a mulsin that my lovely wife and assistant was holding up for me since I couldn't put up poles at the time.

Hi again
Best,
jim

Re: Hello everyone! [Re: Jim Poor] #15045
05/07/08 06:09 PM
05/07/08 06:09 PM
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Welcome Jim
Glad to see you on this forum also.


David Ramey Photography
Re: Hello everyone! [Re: Jim Poor] #15046
05/07/08 06:19 PM
05/07/08 06:19 PM
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Welcome Jim,
nice shot. Good exposure and good pose. Sometimes the rescues are the hardest guys to shoot because they don't react to anything that you squeek or throw.

This one's a keeper.

Jim


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Re: Hello everyone! [Re: Jim Garvie] #15047
05/07/08 06:30 PM
05/07/08 06:30 PM
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Virginia, USA
Jim Poor Offline OP
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Thanks guys. Fancy meeting you here David

Jim,

The rescues can be tough, especially when they are really scared. I find that the ones that don't react to squeaks and such, will react to taped bird calls of all things

Re: Hello everyone! [Re: Jim Poor] #15048
05/07/08 07:48 PM
05/07/08 07:48 PM
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Welcome Jim. Hope to see images of your own four dogs. Thanks for working with the rescue groups. So very important! Enjoy the forum.


Peggy Sue
Re: Hello everyone! [Re: Peggy Sue] #15049
05/08/08 08:26 AM
05/08/08 08:26 AM
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Welcome Jim! I think this is by far the best dedicated pet forum out there!

Re: Hello everyone! [Re: Julie] #15050
05/09/08 10:25 PM
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Hi Jim; Welcome to NWP, my apologies for not telling you about this site-I assumed you knew about it. I am glad to see you have joined the community. You will find it friendly, just like NSN

Re: Hello everyone! [Re: Visceral Image] #15051
05/10/08 09:18 PM
05/10/08 09:18 PM
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Virginia, USA
Jim Poor Offline OP
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Thanks John. No worries. If it isn't NSN, BPN Nikon Digital or here, I probably don't know about it or don't go there.

Glad to be here.
Jim

Re: Hello everyone! [Re: Jim Poor] #15052
05/10/08 10:17 PM
05/10/08 10:17 PM
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Hey Jim,

Welcome from me as well.

Cheers
James


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