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Tripods and paws: how to work with pets on camera

Tripods and paws: how to work with pets on camera

How to groom for the close-up zoom

How to groom for the close-up zoom

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Tripods and paws: how to work with pets on camera

Tripods and paws: how to work with pets on camera

We are always asked how do we keep our animal friends so calm and posed during shoots? The simple answer is, we don't! Do you ever hear the expression "Never work with children or animals?", Well it's a well known saying for a reason, but there are certain ways you keep animals focused when in front of the camera. 1 - Keep external distractions to a minimum - You know your pet better than anyone, and you might think that you being there to guide and get there attention is a g
How to groom for the close-up zoom

How to groom for the close-up zoom

Its always good to be looking your best for your shoot, so we recomend a little spruce up for your pets before they come to us. This doesn't need to be a full trip to the groomers, but it is advisable to maybe give your dogs a wash if they are the 'splash in mud' types and at least a quick brush before the shoot. If they tend to have the 'scruffier' look about them, it might be advisable to allow a quick trim around the eyes and a clean up of any 'sleepy dust' etc around the

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