Pet Photography
Margaret Bryant
Course Number: 4
Level: Beginning to Intermediate
Pet photography has its own unique challenges that are different from photographing people. This class will deal primarily with photographing dogs, but we will spend a little time with cats too.
We will spend time with dog behavior and working with dogs, dealing with fearful animals, making a dog comfortable, and getting the best expressions. We will go into detail about posing dogs, lighting in the studio, and lighting outside mixing ambient and flash. Students will get hands on experience with posing dogs, and designing lighting for the dogs, both in the studio and outside. Photoshop and retouching that is specific to animals will also be covered.
This year will be extra special, as the class will discuss home studios for pet photography and holding the class in Margaret’s home studio.
Whether you just want to add pet portraits to your existing portrait line up, you want to photograph your own pets better, or you want to start your own pet photography business, this class has something for you!
Why You Should Take This Class:
- Dog body language and dog handling for easier photo sessions
- Lighting (both studio and OCF) for dogs and other pets
- Home studios for pet photography
Meet the Instructor:
Margaret Bryant, M.Photog.Cr.,CPP
Carrollton, TX
[email protected]
www.bryantdogphotography.com
My name is Margaret Bryant and I live and work in the Dallas, Texas area. I have been a professional pet photographer since 1998. It was my second career and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I am mostly known for my whimsical studio portraiture, but I also do classic and relationship portraits. Working with the dogs (and some cats) to get the best expressions for their portraits is what makes me feel good inside!
I love to speak and teach and have spoken at many places in the US. I spoke at the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Imaging USA three times, taught at Texas School of Photography three times, and numerous state and regional conventions.
In my previous career I was a radio engineer, so I am a nerd for sure! What this means is that I am always looking for the easiest, best way to do anything. In my over 26 years as a pet photographer, I have come up with a lot of tips and tricks to make my photo sessions go more smoothly. In addition to sharing that information via speaking and teaching, I also wrote a book about it. “Dog Photography: How to Capture the Love, Fun and Whimsy of Man’s Best Friend”. I wrote another book, and it is mostly stories and photographs.
