Man's best friend?

ShepsMom

I know this is people's thread, and we don't have a pet specific one, but where else would i put a doggy portrait?

Well, dogs are very very close to humans, so i figured, i try here. If anything, please move it where it should go.

Thanks!!


These were taken with one light, i'm just trying to figure out my set up. It seems that more light would have less effect. Am i wrong here?



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6. This was 3 lights set up.

ian408

Pretty doggy.

I liked the first one. The third is pretty cool too.

Sam

"Well, dogs are very very close to humans"

Where did you come up with such utter nonsense?

Dog are far BETTER than humans.

Sam

heatherfeather

I just kind of scrolled on down through them and then had to stop and pause at #6... It is very good and I love it. Great job with the lighting too!

(I think the dog looks odd in B & W, though it is probably just me)

ladytx

What a beautiful dog! I love them all except that his chin sort of gets lost on the black. He doesn't look too happy about getting his portrait taken. My doggy runs and hides when I get out the camera. She hates it. That last photo ... WOW ... awesome. (and I want your couch). Great job!!

Richard

ShepsMom wrote:

I know this is people's thread, and we don't have a pet specific one, but where else would i put a doggy portrait?

It's cool, Marina. Not to worry. Very expressive shots. Well done.

ShepsMom

ian408 wrote:

Pretty doggy.

I liked the first one. The third is pretty cool too.

Thank you Ian!

Sam : "Well, dogs are very very close to humans"

Where did you come up with such utter nonsense?

Dog are far BETTER than humans.

I agree Sam, thank you for looking!

heatherfeather: I just kind of scrolled on down through them and then had to stop and pause at #6... It is very good and I love it. Great job with the lighting too!

(I think the dog looks odd in B & W, though it is probably just me)

Thank you Heather. I wonder what did you find odd about b&w? It's not quiet b&w, it's more of a duotone.

ladytx: What a beautiful dog! I love them all except that his chin sort of gets lost on the black. He doesn't look too happy about getting his portrait taken. My doggy runs and hides when I get out the camera. She hates it. That last photo ... WOW ... awesome. (and I want your couch). Great job!!

Thank you lady, he loves taking pictures. The minute i walk into studio, he runs in and lies down to pose
Not a miracle, he knows he'll get a reward after all is done.

Richard:
It's cool, Marina. Not to worry. Very expressive shots. Well done.

Thank you Richard. I know you'd understand!!

Travis

Great series!

1. I don't know the look that you were going for but this is a tad sinister. Only nit is the shadow clipping at the mouth. It appears that the jaw is part of the background.

2. Love it.

3. The lighting is incredible. i'm not sure about the composition though

4. & 5. I like the poses, lighting, and b&w although the contrast might be a little much, making the fur seem hard as opposed to soft if that makes sense.

6. Awesome environmental portrait that makes you feel like you are sitting just across form him.

He must be incredibly well behaved to allow you to set up like that. I turn my camera on and my dog hightails it for her upstairs hiding place!

jziegler

Lovely shots of a lovely dog. The second one is my favorite.

Must be nice having a dog that just lies down in the studio. Mine are usually not quite that cooperative, although they do enjoy being photographed.

ShepsMom

Travis wrote:

Great series!

1. I don't know the look that you were going for but this is a tad sinister. Only nit is the shadow clipping at the mouth. It appears that the jaw is part of the background.

2. Love it.

3. The lighting is incredible. i'm not sure about the composition though

4. & 5. I like the poses, lighting, and b&w although the contrast might be a little much, making the fur seem hard as opposed to soft if that makes sense.

6. Awesome environmental portrait that makes you feel like you are sitting just across form him.

He must be incredibly well behaved to allow you to set up like that. I turn my camera on and my dog hightails it for her upstairs hiding place!

Thank you Travis, i'm taking all the points you mentioned into consideration. He is very well behaved, but again, piece of salami might do the trick for any dog

ShepsMom

jziegler wrote:

Lovely shots of a lovely dog. The second one is my favorite.

Must be nice having a dog that just lies down in the studio. Mine are usually not quite that cooperative, although they do enjoy being photographed.

Thank you James for your comments!

DeuceFour

Numbers 2 , 4 , and 6 are Amazing!!! Way to go! I love german shepherds, there so eager to please!!