Re: How do you plan your photo shoots?
[Re: Julie]
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01/08/07 05:27 PM
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It just depends. I will not work without assistance. .... Outdoor shots are easier.
Yes assistance is a must - most of my portrait shots are at Club where the dogs have at least commenced obedience training. But it still takes one person to handle the dog and another with a food or squeaky-toy attraction to either gain a more alert expression (I don't like it when this is over-done) or just to keep the head still a moment for a sharper shot.
With posing, natural is great, but as with horses a dog with a hip-shot stance or shoulders drooped and neck slunked is not always a good look. I think it is always best to try also for a few shots with something like a show stack even with crossbred dogs to show the conformation at its best. This is case-by-case: of course a nervous dog that has not been taught to stand will be confused and unwilling (melt-down).
It's not a big issue, just that I think the client should be offered a formal as well as informal style even if they have not known to ask for it - it can be the shot they choose for a larger print.
With stack shots (win shots, or non-winners at owner's request) at a show, an assistant to get the dogs attention/ears up as well as a dog handler is a must - and I think even a pet-only shoot should include the same assistance for best result.
If handler/owner included in shot, say sitting on the ground side-by-side, the look to avoid is the handler grasping the dog firmly as if to prevent escape: often it comes through as looking more forceful/controlling than a partnership/friendship look.
Puppy litters are outside my experience to shoot, and I'd love some advice on how a frisky group are managed??
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Re: How do you plan your photo shoots?
[Re: Julie]
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01/09/07 03:16 AM
01/09/07 03:16 AM
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Victoria, Australia
chezzyr
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I am dealing with (mainly) pure breeds and often show dogs, so my priority is to get flattering 'correct' representations of the breed. Generally formal stack shots, head and sometimes gaiting. Once I have done those more formal shots then I might do some candids and fun shots where I welcome ideas from the owners or use my own.
I agree with Julie and will say I have found show people helpful. Most owners are great to deal with in that they 'know' what they want (or I will tell them what I need) and will help set the dog. Best there is someone, or several people present to help 'bait' the dog, get/keep its attention. Assistants help things flow better and allows one to do things in a more timely manner.
Also there are different 'preferences' for different breeds as far as stacking, angles, head carriage, ear set etc. Even some pet owners may want something that is true to the breed and not looking too sloppy.
With puppies, the last lot I photographed there were four people present myself included. Even then we didnt do the whole litter. Just individuals or a few at a time. Frisky puppies - use several handlers or find a way (eg props) to 'contain' them. Good reflexes, patience and a sense of humour a must.
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