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Appreciating Pet Photographers

I got the brilliant idea of a “family portrait” the other day — Moose, Lally, and I all in the same picture for once. (It’s rare that I can get that to happen.) Moose is the easy one. He’s pretty happy to lay there and pose for pictures without a problem for quite some time. All it takes is a little petting and you’ve got a Moose in place! I’m probably the second-easiest one out of the family trio. I’m not usually fond of pictures of myself, but I’m willing to pose and try not to blink. Lally is the … Continue reading →

The Early Christmas Present: Trouble for Murphy, Mr. Meow and Tabby

Because Wayne returned to his old job with the old hours (i.e. long and frequent), he knew he wasn’t going to have time for Christmas shopping. So last Sunday we went to Best Buy to get me a new digital camera: a Canon PowerShot SD 1000. Wow, is it slick! It’s my first digital camera so I have a bit of a learning curve to overcome, but who cares? That’s half the fun. Besides, it does a bunch of neat things my film camera couldn’t do –like take movies with sound! I haven’t had all that much time to play … Continue reading →

The Christmas Photo Shoot

It is that time of year again, when you should be trying to get that perfect photograph to include in your Christmas cards this year. But how do you get that great shot and what things can you do to ensure you get a better shot? Dress Similar Keeping all the colors uniform looks really good in a group photo and really helps the group to stand out. Try dressing everyone in black shirts and blue jeans, blue shirts and khaki pants, etc. The shirts don’t all have to be the same style, but the same shade is helpful to … Continue reading →

Finding The Right Wedding Photographer

There’s no way you are going to get breathtaking shots of one of the most important days of your life without an outstanding photographer. You may not remember what filling you had in your wedding cake or what type of music played at your reception, but having to stare at dark, out of focus shots of your first kiss as man and wife—that’s something that will stay with you forever. Which is why it is critical that you choose a wedding photographer very carefully. I found my wedding photographer through word of mouth. I firmly believe this is the best … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for August 13th-19th, 2007

The photography blog is busier than its been in quite awhile, as Michele and I excitedly fill it up with some new content and articles to help you out. Whether you are shooting digital or film, there is something for everyone. So what has been going on this week? Snapshot Of A New Photography Blogger Your house is on fire! Besides your family members (pets included), what’s the one item you would try to save on the way out? My answer: My photo album. Okay, albums-as many as possible. Photography Week in Review for August 6th-12th, 2007 Photography allows the … Continue reading →

Taking Better Pictures of Your Cat (3)

We’ve discussed three tips already that will help with better photographs of your cat, but there are still a few more to talk about. Cats are harder than other animals to photograph, only because of their independent nature, and the fact that they tend to not enjoy cooperating much. Not to say that all cats are that way, but in my experience they just tend to be more difficult than other animals to photograph. So what else can you do besides avoiding use of the flash, good lighting, and getting down to their eye level. Avoid Treats, Use Toys Toys … Continue reading →

Taking Better Photographs of Your Cat (2)

Getting that perfect picture of your cat is hard, since cats tend to be independent little creatures, that only cooperate when it suits them. Not that we don’t totally love them for it, but it sure is hard when you want that great photograph. In Taking Better Photographs of Your Cat (1), I showed you one of my favorite photographs of my cat, Maple. However, as you could see from the picture, it really isn’t a great shot. Too bright of a background, even though it made her clearer in the photograph (dark subject on light background), and because of … Continue reading →

Taking Better Photographs of Your Cat (1)

Taking great photographs of your cat, or any pet is a difficult task. Pets are always moving and when they aren’t moving, they are usually sleeping. Who wants fifty photographs that are blurry or consist of a sleeping pet. A cat is a particular challenge, because many are extremely independent. While I cannot make sure that you take perfect photographs every time you work with your cat, I can give you some pointers and advice to help you try to obtain better results. I have always had cats. I cannot remember a time when I didn’t have a cat at … Continue reading →

Tips and Techniques for Photographing Your Cat

Cats are finicky, they also love to move. Getting pictures is hard because of their independent nature. Here are a few quick tips on helping you take some pictures of your cat. Be patient – the first tip is simply to be patient. Cats are animals and animals, no matter how sweet and trainable, are not always going to be cooperative. Take photographs at a time when your cat is less active. Perhaps when it is first waking up from a nap, or right after it eats as it is cleaning itself. Tilt your camera slightly to an angle to … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for June 30 – August 5, 2007

Photography is more than just a hobby for many, in fact for some people it is just a part of their life. I carry my camera everywhere I go, and have probably captured many pictures that most people would never even think to get. This is what the photography blog is for. All types of people can get great articles detailing things about their cameras, their photographs, lighting, exposure and much more. So, what articles will you find from last week in the photography blog? Photography Week in Review for July 23-29, 2007 Finally the photograph blog is seeing a … Continue reading →