Kimberly Hartz

Art of Dog Photography

Pro Techniques for Everybody

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

It takes a lot of know-how and the right gear to create a perfect dog portraits. In this book, award-winning pet photographer and photo-educator Kimberly Hartz teaches you the essential strategies you need to work with dogs, including how to effectively pose single and multiple subjects, elicit great expressions, select the best props and backdrops, and most importantly, use artificial light in the studio and on location to bring out the texture and detail of the subject¿s unique fur. You will learn how to photograph canines of all shapes, sizes, and ages in the studio, outdoors, and in your clients¿ home. With the detailed techniques Hartz describes in this book, plus easy-to-use lighting diagrams and artistic concepts, yoüll learn all the ¿tricks¿ you need to easily create personality filled portraits that set your pup portraits apart from the competition, inspire repeat sales and client referrals, and boost your bottom line.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Amherst Media
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 251mm x 175mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 363g
• ISBN-13: 9781682034385
• ISBN-10: 1682034380
• Artikelnr.: 57584529

Autorenporträt

Kim Hartz is an award-winning pet photographer, photo-educator, and Certified Professional Photographer. Her images capture the essence of each unique subject, resulting in a true work of art that is both timeless and precious. Kim teaches pet photography workshops and consults with studios all over the United States.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Working with Dogs: A Brief Overview
Vaccinations/Meds
Tools of the Trade
Safety
Body Language
Planning Session 2. Starting Out in the Studio
Preferred Equipment Including Lighting and Modifiers
Color Balance in the Studio
Reflectors & Gobos
Light Position
Positioning Dogs
Single Subjects
Multiple Subjects
One-Light Portraits
Two-Light Portraits 3. Choosing the Right Props
The Best Backdrops
Drool-Worthy Props
Your Style and the Props you Choose
How to Use Props in the Studio and on Location
How to Get the Most Out of Your Props
Where to Buy Great Props 4. Posing Dogs
Posing a Single Pet
Posing Multiple Pets
Outside-the-Box Poses
Show Relationships 5. Create More than a Snapshot
Composition
Color Harmony
Expression: Planning Session
Simplicity
Color vs. Black & White 6. Starting Out on Location
Why Use Off-Camera Flash (OCF)?
Types of OCF
Equipment: Light Modifiers
Working without an Assistant
High Sync Speed 7. Using OCF on Location
Understanding the Components of OCF
Shutter Speed
Aperture
Steps to using OCF
Get the Flash Off the Camera
Diffuse the Light
Ambient Light
Balancing the Flash 8. Incorporating OCF into Your Style and Work
Environmental OCF Portraits
Using OCF in a Client
s Home
Attention to Detail Index