DOG PHOTOGRAPHY | Behind the Scenes: Sigma ART 85mm 1.4 DG HSM First Impressions & Portrait Tips

[@willborn.sniper5168]

It's beautiful how you connect with your audience. And your tutorials are world class

[@martinprochazka1995]

Very beautiful work ❤❤❤

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

thank you 🙏🏼

[@isabellegauthier1254]

Love your channel, you take some amazing pictures and you have some awesome tutorials. Thank you. Most photogenic dog ever❤️❤️❤️

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you 😊

[@iant7374]

This is brilliant again! Pausing the video and doing the voice overs was excellent it gave you more time to explain settings and what you were doing, so helpful. Thankyou

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad it helped!

[@TroyDurrance]

I dream of the day I get such a well behaved pup! Nice work, your images are gorgeous.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

thank you so much for your kind words, she's a joy to photograph 😊

[@jamiel5844]

Fantastic video! Thanks so much!

[@nunsjki]

Thank you again. And way to go Pippi!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you too!

[@jonhermannsson9231]

Nice video as always. Beautiful images awesome dog

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you very much!

[@toad5641]

Such an educational video! Your channel helps me so much - keep up the great work!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I'm so glad!

[@sabi_ne]

Thank you for the Insights... It really helps to figure out what to consider during a shoot 🥰 lovely pictures of Pippi. She's a joy to watch ❤️❤️❤️

[@AC-xh9wr]

Yet another amazingly clear and informative video that as ever, you put across in such a way amateurs like me can also understand. I like your honest opinion about all aspects and how distractions such as walkers also come into the equation. It's not at all as easy as some people may think as there are so many things to consider when setting up and shooting. You've taught me more than anyone and I really do appreciate and thank you for that Jess. I last week photographed a big, black German Shepherd (black not easy!) and could see how much more improved I've become due to your videos. It's made me feel very happy and inspired. Pippi is bursting with such wonderful energy and how brilliantly she did as she listened to you and did what you asked of her. You clearly have a beautiful relationship, as you do with all your dogs, that is truly moving to watch. Amanda

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Amanda, such beautiful feedback, thank you so much 🥰 It means so much to know you are enjoying what we do and that it's helping you feel inspired, there's just no better feedback 🥰 and well done on your shoot with the German Shepherd, Amazing! 👏 👏

[@jackiewalker6706]

Fantastic and I see the 85mm won you over, brilliant :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Yes! Thank you!

[@rachellevance]

Amazing work all around

[@eoslove2022]

Thank you so much for offering your global fan base another vid full of useful tips! Animal eye auto focus: our Canon R5 & 85mm 1.2 RF is also a superb instrument for achieving similar results

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Our pleasure!

[@nuriahoes4926]

Wow, this video helped me so mutch!!!! Everything makes sense now!! Thank you ♡ you helped me so hard!! Warm kisses from Belgium❤

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

You're so welcome!

[@9tbiker455]

Awesome photos!! Incredible Lens!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you so much 🙏 😊

[@nurseveronica]

Thanks for sharing your expertise once again!! I recently put the Sigma art lens on my wish list so this is perfect! Also, I just want to say how much I love watching you and Pippi interacting. She is the best !!!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lingyic3549]

you should try to take an action shot of when you say "ok" and pippi jumps up, it'll be so cool

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

😂 she just looks like an angry elephant at those moments though 😂

[@lingyic3549]

@@ThatPhotographySpot 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheClearwayForce]

I’ve just purchased this lens thanks to this review! I’m hoping to use this for weddings and dog photography

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

That's the best feedback! thank you 👏

[@MarieNuchols]

Love your Crazy Ginger Pippi!! Such a good girl. Love the shoot, too. I am always so excited to see you have loaded a new video! When you have had some more time with the 85mm, I will be super curious to know which you prefer the 105 with that insane bokeh or the 85. You make them both sing. :D

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Aww thank you! Both are awesome but in different situations I would reach for one over the other. For portraits with a little more distance all around, the 105 is the bees knees. For tighter spaces or bigger puppas, the 85 is a killer!

[@theworldisbeautiful14]

@@ThatPhotographySpot May I ask why the 85mm is more suitable for big puppas? I have a big Shiloh Shepherd and I'm trying to figure out which Sigma Art lens to choose for photographing her

[@ashleeromer7412]

Your just like me when doing dog photography 🤣 I see a tree stump/ log and I get so excited 😂 my dog isn’t as well trained as yours, but he’s such a pleasure to do photography with and your videos are so fun!! The behind the scenes videos are my favorite! Cant wait to see more of those!

[@paulbell9957]

Love watching you work with your dogs, your interaction and trust with each other is fantastic and your final images are beautiful. Very inspiring, though I'm not sure my dogs fully agree :) :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you very much! We're hoping to add some training videos in the next few weeks so that people can see the how to get to the wow 🤓

[@paulbell9957]

@@ThatPhotographySpot will definitely be keeping an eye for them then 😁😁😁

[@t18nac]

Thank you, your videos are really really helpful and so easy to follow. I have the Sony A7iv and 85mm and i love it. It's the only lens i have as i transitioned from Nikon to Sony last year. Your dog is a superstar and a dream to photograph.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@pavlathomas49]

Pipi is amazingly behaved, I have two cats at home and they are hard…..one comes literally look into the lens and the other stays too far away 😆 I also have the sigma 85mm and absolutely love the colours and sharpness of it. Love your work and thank you ❤️🤝

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you Pavla! Hahahaha cats are hilarious - minds of their own!

[@lisasleck6223]

I just want to say, Thank you! I have been watching a lot of your videos today and you really inspire me to take some dog portraits (I will be doing that after my tests for sure!) you give such clear information and I love seeing back button focus in practice it makes me want to try it out!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

You are so welcome!

[@kirstieharrigan]

Great video and Pippy is sweet

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you 😊

[@royottaway9434]

Excellent , I am just about to hire one of these ..thanks

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

That's great feedback, thank you Roy 🙏

[@jasminemorales6795]

I wish I will be as good as you someday!! I’m only 14 so I have a while to learn, but your tips will help me along the way!! I have done a couple photo shoots within the last year. One with a border collie, one with a Doberman, and one with 2 mixed breed dogs Thank you for making your videos, they are really helping me along the way ❤️

[@sarahrose9944]

Have you done anymore sessions?? Keep it up, I started when I was 14!! Started taking other kid’s senior portraits at 16!

[@alainalain6454]

your dog is so well trained. it's amazing. i walk some dog and as i low down to shoot them they run toward me haha. nice shoots.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

She's a superstar for sure 😀

[@sewtsourec]

Love the video!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jurgenvanhest9913]

Nice educational video and review on this lens. However, I'm in doubt on buying a new lens, what would your prefered focal length be? 85, 105 or 135mm? I normaly shoot with a 70-200 2.8 at 200mm. So I'm curious.....

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

If you stay at the 200mm end, I would honestly look at a 135 I think? If you bounce back and forth, really get specific about where you're going back too. The 105 for me is a dream, but at times it can be a little tight, so the 85mm fills that gap for me now. I won't need wider than that I don't think, and if a 105 is too wide, I just walk forwards now! If you're happy with your 70-200 Jurgen, stick with it. There is no need to have loads of different lenses, honestly 😊 You didn't note which system you shoot with, I think Nikon do a 200mm f2 which I know is like silk. Canon might too? Sony have something coming as far as I know!

[@jurgenvanhest9913]

@@ThatPhotographySpot Thank you so much for your reply. I shoot with a Nikon D600, but want to sell everything, except the 70-200 and my 50mm 1.8, and buy a Nikon Z5 or Z6, with a prime lens, but that would be a major struggle to choose in focal length. That it will be a Sigma Art lens, there is no doubt.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Yes, that is a tricky call. The 135 gives you options for action photos whereas the 105 is a bit rubbish in this area, make sure you consider that too just for versatility 🤓

[@jurgenvanhest9913]

@@ThatPhotographySpot When you say 'rubbish' then I think I've made up my mind and settle for the 135mm. I'll give it a rundown if I can rent it somewhere.

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

@@jurgenvanhest9913 For portraits it is INSANE but with a moving subject (fast dog) it's just not good at all on the AF side. It's the perfect portrait lens though! The 135 is worth a try though for sure, it's perfect for both portraits and action 🤓

[@cosmicfoxglove1047]

Very interesting video. Please could you also do videos on: How to edit the background in a studio portrait if there are creases and wrinkles. How to determine when looking at the back of the camera if it's sharp enough cos it's hard to see. How to set the exposure right for dark dog on white background. How to correctly set white balance with a grey card. Deep dive on how to position the angle of studio lights. Mistakes that amateur dog photographers make and how to avoid them. :-) :-) :-)

[@YamMathuros]

Hi, thank you so much for an helpful video! I’m wondering if you could share how to take the green color out. 🥺

[@Nadine.22]

Love the live shoots! Can you do a comparison between the 105mm vs. the 85mm please? That would be super interesting!

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I've added it to the "to shoot" list!

[@claraallansson3431]

@@ThatPhotographySpot I would love this too, I was just about to ask which one out of your 85 and 105 you find that you use the most? I've noticed I get a fair bit of chromatic aberration/fringing with my 85mm - I don't know if that's only down to the lens or if it's also due to the camera? Do you get this with your 85mm/105mm?

[@frettchen94]

@@ThatPhotographySpot oh yes! Please do a comparison 😍

[@ricardoalexandre7753]

top your beautiful work

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you 😀

[@ricardoalexandre7753]

what a beautiful job congratulations I'm a pet photographer too what tool is that on top of your camera

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you ☺ It's there to record my screen.

[@theendangeredpetrolhead]

What about your editing? Editing program? Presets? I have a Sony A7 IV with an 85mm 1.8 and would love to start doing dog photography but am having trouble getting my photos to look as good as yours in post. I use Lightroom

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

We use Lightroom and Photoshop. We have many editing tips and tricks here on our channel and have many many more within our Premium membership including full edits 😊

[@DnBSchmidt]

OMG, I find almost every question I have in your videos, it is awesome. I have been shooting with a Nikon D4 for years now which everyone knows is heavy so I have been looking into a different camera and lens for photographing pets and some landscape while out hiking. The Sony and lens you are using was exactly what I was looking at. What is your opinion on the weight of the kit, and landscape shooting with the 85mm?

[@su20mm00er]

I did a shoot with animals with my Sigma Art 85mm last year. The bokeh was awesome! I have a 70-200 2.8 but too heavy for me during a long shoot. I am not a pet photographer, but I volunteered my time to do a little fundraiser for animal charities who helped in the Australia Bushfire. My pics were acceptable but not great. Im doing another fundraiser again this year and I'm so glad I found your channel. I wanna up my game this year. I've noticed a lot of pet photographers don't bring light at the shoots. It's all natural light. Do you ever use OCF outdoor?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Check out this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaDSpGSErah0rc0

[@mgingerich9372]

As I am learning more about the longer focus lengths, I tried to understand the advantages of the 85 over the 105. A little more field of view? But you also said something about it being better for closer tighter backgrounds? Can you expand a little more on the advantages of each of these 2 focal lengths? I’m assuming the 105 will offer better bokeh and so on for the longer 135 and 200 lenses, right?

[@MatchuCT]

How long does it usually take you to edit all these pictures from the same set? Your work looks great! And thank you for sharing

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Usually arounds 2 hours, but depends on the number of photographs. 🥰

[@pentagramyt417]

@@ThatPhotographySpot you think it's a good lens for like birds in the city photography?

[@lei945]

Thank you for sharing your work and advice! It has helped me a lot! Why do you shoot in continuous low mode? I’m in love with your work, but I don’t comment that down below by every video. Haha it feels weird. But I want you to know that the other videos aren’t any less 🥰

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you! Ah for me it saves me taking my finger off of the shutter button and back down - so maybe we could call that lazyness 🙈 - With back button focus and I can control the focus from the back of the camera, then just rest that finger down to capture the good stuff 😂

[@lei945]

@@ThatPhotographySpot Thank You for your answer! I shoot in continuous high and use the back button focus :)

[@Zephyr.dakota]

Did you edit these after taking them at all or is that all from the camera alone 😮

[@deadreckoningoutdoors]

So a lot of times if I go below 2.8 aperture and focus on the eyes sometimes the end of the nose is blurred. Do I need to be farther back from dog to allow a bigger depth of field I guess? Using 135mm F2

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Yeah, just shuffle a bit further back and that should give you a larger depth of field. Well done for noticing that 🙂

[@davidmarshall5665]

Have you got a video on your editing process?

[@kaligeisecke8716]

I am having some trouble with the autofocus on my nikon z6, ive tried to research this but does the camera have to be in auto-af to use the eye detection? I normally use single point focus (and i know you do as well) but it seems the autofocus does not kick in at all when using it. It does work in the auto-af focus mode but none of the others. Is this how its supposed to be on a nikon? Or am i doing something wrong?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

You need to use auto-area AF to use the eye detection 😊

[@dominiqueprin7616]

bonjour.. pipi fantastique !!! les info du moniteur vraiment un gros + . j'attends vos vidéo avec impatience .. excellent !!!--- fantastic pee !!! the monitor info really a big one. I look forward to your video .. excellent!

[@rickysingh616]

Did you so any edits to the photos you displayed in the video?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

We will have done some edits of the photos yeah 😊

[@rickysingh616]

@@ThatPhotographySpot also which sigma do you prefer and is better in your opinion: sigma art 85mm 1.4 or sigma art 105mm 1.4???

[@russellallan8564]

I have to ask - what is the screen on the top of your camera - not seen that before and I don't see it on the kit list in the comments? edited to say I understand its a way to screen share

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

yes, that's all it's there for, to screen share 😊

[@yestew-e8u]

With f1.4 the eyes are clearly photographed but the nose and mouth are blurred. How do you take a clear picture with F1.4? Also I wonder if you don't have a noise problem with Iso500 & speed500

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Distance and focal length count for a lot with depth of field, more so than aperture most of the time. Noise doesn’t become a visible issue until 1600 unless the image is underexposed in camera.

[@yestew-e8u]

@@ThatPhotographySpot Aha..the distance and proper focal length are difficult for me..Thank you for your advice.

[@PerchSniper]

What is that view finder screen

[@erg1450]

That is clever and cute dog, is it a Australian Shepherd?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thank you, she is a Border Collie 😊

[@erg1450]

@@ThatPhotographySpot if I get a new dog, that is the one I am getting....I have the 85 ART DN and is an amazing lens...

[@DeProdelles]

You have activated the automatic autofocus on the eyes ? My camera box does not do like that 🤔

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Yes the Sony A7 and A9 cameras all have Animal Eye-AF, it works wonderfully at this focal length :)

[@lingyic3549]

also how do you teach those commands? especially how you don't have to treat Pippi when she does something do you have videos on them?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

I'm hoping to add a few more how-to's on the training side before the end of the year with a very special dog as the "model". Watch this space!

[@lisasleck6223]

quick heads up about the survey (the video you posted a few minutes ago couldn't reply to it idk why) When you say you are an enthousiast it still gives you questions about your business and how competition affected you and your business tried my best to fill the survey in but it was near impossible :)

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Thanks for Trying Lisa I'm sure it will be perfect 🙏

[@claraallansson3431]

Thank you! What does the M.M mean?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Manual Mode. So the internal meter is stil measuring the levels based on the metering mode set, but it has no impact because it's on MM and I just ignore it ☺️

[@claraallansson3431]

@@ThatPhotographySpot Ahh it's the meter! Thank you. I'm so used to seeing the dial in my viewfinder :-)

[@nathansuszkiewicz2793]

Do you need an adapter for this lens?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

No no, not at all. There is very little difference in practical terms between the HSM and the DN version as far as I can tell. The main differences come in size and weight 👌

[@nathansuszkiewicz2793]

@@ThatPhotographySpot Thank you

[@wenckek7992]

Beautiful pictures! But how do you know that the picture is sharp enough, just looking at the screen, on my Camera the pictures looks great on the screen, but then I transfer them to the computer the pictures is not in this quality. Perhaps it’s just that you know because you are a great photographer?

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Sometimes the screens don't help us out! To check, set up your zoom in your display to move in to 100% on the first press. So you're viewing the full image then press zoom on the camera and you go bam straight to 100% zoom. That way, there's less guesswork. Over time though, you learn to trust yourself and your kit. Sometimes I do a little check if it's a super important shot, but for these ones I didn't look at them, aside from the first shot, until we got home ❤️

[@arqamabdula2157]

Pls do some cat photoshoot 🤣

[@ThatPhotographySpot]

Maybe one day! 👌🏼

[@arqamabdula2157]

@@ThatPhotographySpot i would love to see the behind the scenes with cats 😹