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Hello! #25745
10/20/09 01:55 PM
10/20/09 01:55 PM
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ChristopherCoy Offline OP
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Hello all,

I'm new to this forum, and somewhat new to photography. I took B&W in high school, and worked for a pro after graduation, but its been a few years since I've done anything. About 8 months ago I bought a new camera, and I've been knee deep in it ever since.

I currently 2nd shoot weddings with another photographer, and I'm working on my own business doing people and pet portraits. Although I'd like pets to be the majority of my business, it is a niche market and I dont want to limit myself in one way or another.

Unfortunately it seems that a lot of learning opportunities in the 'pet photography' world are just out of my reach, but hopefully in the future I'll be able to attend some events, and increase my skills. For now though, I'll just keep doing what I'm doing... practice, practice, practice.

Most of my pet stuff is currently natural light situations, however I am currently working to improve my studio lighting skills. Here is a few from a shoot I did a few weeks ago. I shoot totally RAW, and edit in LR and CS3.








Re: Hello! [Re: ChristopherCoy] #25746
10/20/09 06:25 PM
10/20/09 06:25 PM
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Hi Christopher,
Welcome and those are nice images of a very cute dog. Pet portraiture is a tough niche to crack but there's a market there. It's just a matter of finding it.

Keep looking and keep shooting.

Jim


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Re: Hello! [Re: Jim Garvie] #25747
10/20/09 08:20 PM
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Love it! Looks like Benji!

Re: Hello! [Re: Julie] #25748
10/21/09 02:28 AM
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What a total cutie! (great photos too...)

Welcome.

Diana

Re: Hello! [Re: ChristopherCoy] #25749
10/21/09 09:28 AM
10/21/09 09:28 AM
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This pups expression is lovely. Relaxed, calm and seems very happy to be your model. Cute model - yours?

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.


Peggy Sue
Re: Hello! [Re: Peggy Sue] #25750
10/21/09 10:20 AM
10/21/09 10:20 AM
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Welcome aboard!

Re: Hello! [Re: Jim Poor] #25751
10/21/09 02:04 PM
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Hi Chris,
What a sweet dog you have! Hope to see more from you.


Jackie Petersen
Re: Hello! [Re: Jackie P] #25752
10/21/09 08:01 PM
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Thanks everyone! Tink isn't my dog but she was a Great model! She is actually a rescue that my friend adopted from the shelter.

Re: Hello! [Re: ChristopherCoy] #25753
10/23/09 06:21 PM
10/23/09 06:21 PM
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These are beautiful. Playing with how light reflects off of different types and color of fur will really help a lot. I think you will find that as you grow your business, the pet photography will really speak to you.. It's sort of addicting!
Welcome!

Bev


Bev Unleashed 2009| The Fine Art of Pet Photography

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