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11/08/2005 07:17:11 PM · #1 |
I have a portrait sitting this weekend and the subjects are an 8 year old boy and his dog. I've never done a shoot with a pet in the pic. Any advice on the best way to work with the dog?
Also, The background will be black and the boy has dark hair (caucasian) and will be wearing a black shirt, and the dog is white, any advice on getting the right exposure for this type of shot?
Thanks in advance for your help! |
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11/08/2005 07:30:06 PM · #2 |
Just curious, why on earth work with a black backdrop, black shirt and dark haired child? This is a recipe for disaster if you dont do it 100% right! Do you not have any alternatives?
Message edited by author 2005-11-08 19:31:37.
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11/08/2005 07:36:27 PM · #3 |
I agree with lori you should at least try and get him to wear a white shirt :) Looks soo much better!
Well I guess you just have to play it by the ear a bit with the dog! You could try having some treats redy if he's well trained and pretty much ask the owner to handle him :) relaxed atmosphere is really needed when working with doggies, if they get wound up it gets sooo much harder :)
Just be relaxed and have fun! |
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11/08/2005 07:37:52 PM · #4 |
| The client saw this pic in my portfolio and wants the same sort of thing. I wasn't too concerned about it when it was just the boy, I just found out she wants the dog in in too and I'm afraid I'm going to blow out the dog while trying to get the boy right. |
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11/08/2005 07:50:16 PM · #5 |
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Okay I see this is your own portfolio, so you know better than us what you had set up for the shot you posted the link for. Nice photo althought the background looks more grey than black to me unless you used a fill light on the backdrop too. If your light is even rather than stronger on the one side as it appears to be in the example I am sure you will be okay.
Message edited by author 2005-11-08 20:02:47.
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11/08/2005 08:05:17 PM · #6 |
Oh yes, little chunks of liver work wonders for keeping ears up and interest where the dog is concerned! Try to have one other person available to help you with the dog so you are able to concentrate on getting the shots rather than running around after the dog. A lot of course depends on how co-operative the dog is. Pointing a light towards the backs of the subjects could also help to separate them from the background (halo effect) I look forward to seeing the results.
Message edited by author 2005-11-08 22:57:50.
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11/08/2005 08:12:27 PM · #7 |
Have you met the dog before? If not, go meet him ahead of time so he already knows you. Have them play with the dog, in the yard, playing fetch, anything to get some energy run out for about 1/2 hour before you arrive. Ask the owners just how well trained the dog is, does he know basic commands, sit, stay? Can you give him treats, this is a question you want to ask because just giving a dog a treat without asking can almost be the same as giving a child candy without checking with the parent. Ask if he has a favorite toy that will also help hold his attention.
Good luck!
Deannda |
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11/08/2005 08:13:39 PM · #8 |
I have three studio max lights - two 320s and one 160.
I have a snoot, I don't use it much because I shoot mostly young children and they move around too much to keep repositioning it, but this might be the occasion to get it out.
My space is really small so my fill is usually reflected off of the ceiling (that's what caused the black paper to look grey). I usually use a 36" octodome (roundish softbox thingy) or 48" silver lined umbrella for my main light. I like your idea of pointing a light towards the back of the subjects. The client wants something a little on the dramatic side and that just might work. |
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11/08/2005 08:59:59 PM · #9 |
ah so it's not pitch black background...:) I bet you'll do an amazing job, I just browsed through your website and loved it! :) Pretty damn good pics you got:) Nice personal feel to them!
Just wanted to add that hehe :) |
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