How to Photograph Pets is Nicks first book and the overall
aim is to provide inspiration and simple to follow advice for everyone whether
they be a professional photographer or a pet owner with a camera. The book
has over 160 images and illustrations, so if you don't want to read the text
then just look at the animals !
The book contains chapters on:
Equipment: You do not need top notch gear to capture your
pet on film. This chapter outlines the various kit available through high
street stores. Both digital and traditional film cameras are covered as
are flash units, tripods and that most important accessory .....the humble
crisp packet !
Animal Behavior: Don't worry this isn't an advanced lecture
on the complexities of animal behavior ! But it helps to know how your pet
will react when you point the camera at it....will it smile or will it bite.
This chapter tells you what to look out for and various techniques to help
get your subject to relax.
Natural / Environmental Portraits: this is my favorite chapter....gundogs
in the field, sheepdogs on farms, cats under lavender bushes, this is all
about capturing your pet in the great outdoors. Lighting, composition and
in-camera techniques are all covered.
Indoor / Studio Portraits: if its raining outside then do
not despair get out the flashgun and an old curtain and take some formal
pictures. If you have a mini pet (hamster, gerbil, ferret etc.) why not
make a "real life" set on the dining room table, the step by step
guide will tell you how.
Action Shots: okay this part is dedicated to "Mans Best
Friend"....the dog. Whether they are jumping, swimming, running or
just having fun you can capture the amazing agility of your dog in action.
Shutter and film speeds along with various technique's to get that once
in a lifetime image are explained fully. Of course once you have read this
chapter it won't be just a "once in a lifetime" picture !
The Digital Solution: digital photography is growing at a
fantastic rate and the computer is king of digital imaging. What do you
need and how do you do it ?....check out this chapter if you want to crop
or remove unwanted elements from your pictures. Don't worry this isn't full
of tecno blurb !
The Final Frame: you've read the book.... you've taken the
best picture ever..... and now what are you going to do with it ? Well here
is the answer, mounting, framing and hanging your photograph is all covered.....Good
title for the last chapter !
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