My first client!! - DPChallenge Forums

05/23/2006 06:45:39 PM · #1

I finally got my first client for pet photography, and i'm excited, and nervous at the same time. the date is monday. I have my 50 1.8, a battery grip, and a black cloth backdrop, but no studio lights. I would love any advice that anyone has... help anyone?

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

05/23/2006 07:35:48 PM · #2

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Katmystiry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

05/23/2006 07:37:10 PM · #3

Congrats!! I hope the pet doesn't have white fur or your black background is gonna get real messy :) Is it a dog, cat, bird???

hokie

Nikon D2X

05/23/2006 07:47:13 PM · #4

Whatcha want to know?

I have been shooting pet photography for about 8 years (mainly cause my wife and I rasied show cats and needed photos ).

I have a sample of one or two of my cats in my portfolio.

renefunk

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

05/23/2006 07:59:04 PM · #5

use you flash bounce and a soft paper to make a soft light then play using black back grounds, if there and exterior shot play with wide aperture your 50mm 1.8 will worlk

05/24/2006 11:08:11 AM · #6

thanks guys. it is a 10 lb chihuaha. i don't have a hotshoe flash, so i'll probably use my pop up with a white film cannister to diffuse it, and i have a table lamp that i am going to try to rig up a softbox around.... lol. If i make enough money, i think i'll either get a hotshoe flash, or some cheap studio lights.