10 TIPS FOR DOG PHOTOGRAPHY - Improve Your Shots with 10 Tips for How To Photograph Dogs

[@catherine159]

9:20 focus on the closest eye . Never heard that one before, thanks!!

[@Craigsvoiceover]

I've taught on the University level and you are a very good teacher. Take care.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thanks Craig!

[@carolynvines2027]

I've just subscribed! I think this is probably the perfect photography channel for me! I'm an aspiring photographer; and my most favorite photography is in the local dog parks. I love catching images of dogs at play!

[@adrianavega3202]

I do appreciate everything you said here! It's things that I may already know but you actually explaining and showing how to apply that knowledge in Pet Photography makes them so tangible and useful! Thank you I'll be here for awhile.

[@craigjohnson5389]

Amazing teacher 👍 I've learnt so much since finding your site, thank you

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

So glad to hear that you're finding our videos useful 🙏

[@zeemizee]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to start taking photos

[@robertor.8008]

Thank you, you bring value to my photography. Best regards from Mexico. Love your accent

[@bolivianita091]

i could watch all your videos over and over again!!! thank you so so much for sharing some much knowledge!!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

You are so welcome!

[@HikeForMiles]

just found your channel yesterday, your great! thanks for sharing all your knowledge with some humor added!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

That's so kind, thank you 🙏 hope you keep enjoying the videos 😊

[@adellaperez3224]

Thank you for your Help I'm Learning to take pictures of my 2 dogs 👍🏽

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Amazing! That's such great feedback, thank you 🙏

[@davidskelton2081]

I love your videos. You are a great educator . You are brilliant. Thanks for the tips! Dave in Massachusetts US

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Ah thanks Dave!

[@Siftedheart]

Thank you so much! I feel like I’m late to the game but I’m so glad I found your channel.😊

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad to have you here 😊

[@christopheserphotography]

Great tips and I love the text on your shirt and all of your videos. One of the best channels.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I appreciate that, so kind!

[@marie-theresemyllynen8193]

Amazing as usual!!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you, so pleased you're enjoying the content 😊

[@f52023]

Thank you for tips. SUBSCRIBED What focal length are you using mostly?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thanks for the sub!

[@PhotoVideoGraphics]

I love your videos and love your dogs. Would you mind sharing your mascara brand sorry but your lashes are beautiful too. I am learning a lot on dog photography. Finally somebody focus on dogs. I have 3 dachshunds standard and kaninchen longhaired and miniature shorthaired show dogs. I hope someday ill be as awesome as you taking pictures. Thanks again for your hard work

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Hahahaha thank you so much! The mascara is loreal paris volume million lashes in extra black. We've never been asked that before!

[@PhotoVideoGraphics]

Thank you kindly 🐾 Happy and prosperous new year 2022! 🌟

[@banyanphotography]

I hope people understand how valuable this info is that you are giving in your videos. I am wondering if you’d do any on what excercises we can to do for pain issues. My shoulders are very over built and hurt from using the 70-200L so much. Also my knees get sore from getting very low. Have you experienced this and what exercises might you do? Thank you! I am getting old but still I think these might be common issues 😅

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Your best bet would be to speak to a professional on that one - we are qualified in photography but nothing else i'm afraid!

[@vickymitchell5918]

I thank my lucky stars I found your channel! I've just started watching. I love your no-nonsense to the point teaching style. I am just about to come out of the photo enthusiast stage and into the getting paid stage! Yikes, scary! I am still doing photoshoots for family and neighbors for free to get the experience. Tomorrow is my first dog photoshoot. Super nervous! I'll probably binge on your videos all night! Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Aw thank you so much Vicky! I wish you all the best for the future and there is nothing wrong with freebie shoots for friends until your work and your confidence are both up to scratch ❤️

[@cmillerx41]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this amazing knowledge! I’m so happy I just found your channel. It is exactly what I was looking for!!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Ah, welcome to the channel!

[@chrisinnes4706]

I just want to say thank you for your videos. They are just so informative and have changed the direction of my photography. I've spent all my time trying to photograph people but as an animal lover I have no idea why I didn't consider animal portraits. Your videos excite me with the possibilities, thank you.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad to be of service, good luck, and welcome to the community 🤗

[@chrisinnes4706]

@@ThatPhotographySpot thank you 😀

[@GC-yi9nj]

i've found your channel and I love it - i'm a long time wildlife photographer who recently got intrested in studio work. I tried portraiture with people, not my thing. i tried pet photography and i much prefer it - your channel has given me good insight into starting my own business - i subscribed and hope you keep creating content. thanks!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

That's amazing feedback, thank you so much 🙏 hope you continue to enjoy what we do 😊

[@nancybernardini3401]

Love your channel and passion. Thanks for sharing with us. You are a great teacher.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I appreciate that!

[@kimcoles5471]

You are brilliant, I’m trying to find your video on how to get the blurry backgrounds.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you 😊 You can find the blurry backgrounds video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHu5qqOblLGnrbM 🤓

[@blairhowardphotography778]

Just discovered your channel, awesome content, Thanks so much!!!

[@russellallan8564]

i cant wait to try this - I am a bit nervous that my results will be a bit poor due to me using a Leica D lux 7 - we will see

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

hope you had fun with it 😊

[@hilleviupmanis8687]

Thank you!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

You're so welcome 🙏 hope you found it useful

[@miltongopa]

Hi there Jess and team. I have a Nikon D500 and a 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, do you think it can get the job done? Gear is so expensive, even second-hand gear, so I got a 50 mm 1.8 manual lens, I guess it's the one they call "pancake", nice lens but a pain in the neck for getting tack sharp pics. Thanks for your vids Jess, you're the best.

[@aimeewroe29]

Your videos are perfect, they give all the necessary information in a good amount of time. I normally don’t like educating myself through KZbin as the videos are too long and end up boring me but these are perfect! Thank you :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you! I think sometimes I can waffle a bit, but I'm working on it and learning to plan the content a bit more now!

[@nickglenn7702]

hi what is the best metering mode to use please

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Check out this video -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKGYfYalfbWjr5o

[@katyaroman1604]

Awesome tutorials, keep up the good work!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad you like them!

[@istvanszabo2853]

Well done! Nice vids! Thanks for the help 🥰

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No problem 😊

[@chagger46]

Fab video first one watched 💪.....I listened to you. Will be rewatching to make some notes plan of attack watch once to listen fully, watch 2nd time to digest and note take 😁

[@israelruiz3751]

Good stuff. I’m an amateur wildlife photographer, so I’m just getting started with pet photography. I look forward to more of your tips!👍

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Welcome aboard!

[@oraveczdiana]

Thank you for your videos, I am originally wedding and portrait photographer, but as I want to help to some local dog rescue organizations I really looked for improving my skills on this field too. :) So thank you again, hopefully I can help to some doggies finding they forever home with that pictures :))

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you for the kind words and good luck helping the local dog rescues 🙂

[@AudreyBellotphotography]

Just discovering your channel, I really appreciate your videos full of nice tips for dog photographers. :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Hey Audrey, thanks so much for your kind words! You're well beyond the content of this channel - You create truly amazing work, keep it up!

[@fionacherrett1171]

Hi There, bang on tips, love your editing this is where I need to push myself further as I always tend to not push the editing too far. Love your channel.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Be bold Fiona - go for it!

[@judywright2051]

Thank you so much for all this information you are sharing with us! I'm working my way through the older videos and there's lots of great info here.

[@pavlathomas49]

Hi Jess and thank you for the video, can I ask very beginner question please and that is …what is the best focus if you shooting two dogs/cats? I am trying with my cats and one is always bit blurry…thank you very much appreciate you :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Check out any of the videos on the channel Pavla, there are hundreds about photography, so we can defo help you 👌🏼

[@mattd59]

Do you ever employ flash as a catchlight when shooting on location?

[@kennypaton7700]

Great tips 😀🐶🐾

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you! 😃

[@fubband]

Plenty of value in there! If people take the time to master all those points they’ll be golden 👍🏻

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

martin tosh shame I couldn’t shoot some nice photos for this one though... 2 weeks of either blue skies or heavy rain hasn’t helped 😂 Hope people find value in it for sure though!!

[@jer3006]

Hi! Gotta say, I was not inclined to sub & bell until 10:00. The tips were worthwhile but sooo dry. But then you accidentally bumped the Nikon and some personality spilled out. Saw some more at 13:00 when you begged viewers to learn a little editing. Those 2 timestamps were your best, no ranting/raving, just a little personality. Okay, I took a chance and subbed and belled. Don't make me regret it. 😁 Best tip for me IMHO? Treat the dog as a model and "pay" them: Give them the darn treat after teasing them with it. Love it!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Hey Jer I’m getting slowly a little more comfortable with being on camera but I really don’t like being on this side of the lens! I hope my more recent videos are a bit more relaxed and a bit less dry 🙏

[@allisonmathews7866]

Just found you on KZbin. Love your style of teaching. You’re direct and to the point. You have a new fan! Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you Allison - sometimes too direct I feel but hey, I am who I am I guess! Thank you so much for commenting and also for being a new fan 😊

[@wendycollins3507]

That Dog Spot You are a super presenter, not too direct, very to the point, no waffle and good to follow! Please stay just as you are, really appreciate your videos and all the work that goes into making them 👍👍👍👏👏

[@Techn0magier]

You have no idea how much of a treasure chest those videos of yours are to me. :) My experience and my "toys" are all centred around land-/seascape and environmental stills. But for some reason, my friends and family are starting to ask me to shoot their pets. And thus far I asked them to hire a professional in return. So I had to learn that a lot of local professional photographers either have full books or have quit their businesses over the last year. Shouldn't be surprised about that. :( Yeah, so I promised that I will look into pet photography and learn a few skills to get at least some pics out that are decent enough to be shown in public.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Keep watching the videos and learning - then it can be you taking photos of their pets! 🤓

[@marcthome4116]

Hi. I really love your way to explain and to edit your pictures. I love photography and have two (small) dogs i love to photograph. I try to edit my pictures as good as i can but i'm dreaming of an editing like you do. It's just so beautiful. I know you have to have the picture you want to get already in your mind before editing but you have something magical you put in yours. I will try to post some pictures of my dogs before and after editing and would like to know what you should do with it to get that level you make. Sorry for my English but i'm from belgium and normally speak French and Dutch. Thank you very much for what you do and just keep doing it like this.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you for your kind comments Marc. Keep practicing, you will get better each day!

[@Bella12243]

i am certainly enjoying all the information, I always love learning from other very good photographers, I love photographing dogs and horses, but still working on finding my style. need more help in editing the way i want my photos to end up. Thank you so much for all your information!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

We have a very special video on finding style coming soon 🤓 I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel 😊

[@itztom3665]

wow. loved every second of that video. You really know your stuff and gave some amazing advice and made it really easy to watch. My friend wants me to take pictures of his puppy, was a bit dubious, but will try and incorporate these tips. Thank you so much. And yes, i haave subscribed and will now look through your back catalogue of videos. Thank you again.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Welcome and thank you for joining us! Hope you enjoy the content 🤓

[@PodgeeWheaverPhotography]

I'm rocking Olympus in 2021 😂😂

[@bebemathews2824]

Hello! Yesterday I got a new camera, and it is a Nikon D3100. I take pictures of dogs too, and do you think that is a good one for beginning? I am very exited to try it out. It has a lens of 18-55 mm. I love doing portraits, is that a good lens for portrait? I love watching your videos!!!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Hi Bebe, this is a good beginner camera yes! The lens won't be so brilliant, but it's goot to practice with. A great lens to get is a 50mm 1.8 which isn't super expensive but will make a massive difference for portraits. It doesn't zoom, but it's not expensive really and has such a lovely shallow depth of field. When you are 100% solid with a lens like a 50mm, you can look at more expensive options like a 70-200 2.8 or an 85 1.8 or a 105 1.8 🤓

[@bebemathews2824]

That Dog Spot thank you so much! This really helped. I will continue watching your videos, they have helped so much!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No problem, enjoy the content! If you haven't already and are on the platform, why not join us on Instagram too?

[@bebemathews2824]

That Dog Spot sure I will check you guys out later. Ps your dogs are adorable 😍

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

@@bebemathews2824 Thank you!

[@HYdangerzone]

You are my new hero! Been looking for a channel exactly like this. Thank you thank you thank you and my dog photos thank you

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

🤓 glad to be of service! Welcome to the tribe 👍

[@tylersprimary]

I'm curious why you tell non-DSLR shoots go to the timestamp. Tip 1 &2 make sense even if you use a mirrorless...

[@seeyoosoon]

Why did you change from Sony to Nikon?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I currently shoot with Sony and moved over to them approximately 18 months ago because they had the best system at the time for my requirements. That being said a lot of the manufacturers are as good as each other in their different camera bodies 😊

[@zackroth5273]

Can you do a video of how you took Alfie to be a model? How did you pick up on that little things that he just can’t take his eyes off?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

There’s a series uploading through December following the training of our new puppy which covers most of Alf’s training too 🤓

[@hussainkhaliq1804]

Pretty..

[@veronikazoulova979]

Love your videos! Would be very grateful for a video where you show how to pick the right location 🙈

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Veronika locations are super dependant on your local surroundings but as a general rule, you need 3 things: foreground interest, subject interest and background interest. So an impressive mountain range behind, the dog stood on a rock with some cool rocks/grasses to the front would cover all 3. Similarly, a woodland scene behind, the subject in the middle-foreground and the forest floor to the foreground - does that make sense??

[@veronikazoulova979]

@@ThatPhotographySpot Very much, thanks!

[@twilaweaver6513]

The addicted pvc acceptably join because gondola understandably mate including a neat distributor. assorted, sick community

[@MrFirstdance2000]

I was interested in you video until you made the remark about Olympus. I hated that you were so uninformed that I could not take the rest of the video seriously. Olympus is very much a thing even though the name has changed. OM-1...very much a thing!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Trialled Olympus again last year, lovely team there but I do not regret nor take back the comments in this video (recorded before that).

[@MrFirstdance2000]

@@ThatPhotographySpot, If you found your results to be unfavorable, that would be a most plausible reporting. But to offer up a condescending tone, especially in this field of learning, seems out of place.