5 Tips to improve pet photography

1. Change angles

Most pet photos are taken from the perspective of a human being looking sown while the pet looks up. Try something different and get down at their level or if they’re moving, pan with the, as you take the shot.

2. Stick with natural light.

Turn off the camera flash camera flashes are evil. They flatten everything out, cast harsh shadows and are the source of the infamous glowing green pet eyes. If you have to use a flash go with an off-camera one and bounce the light off a ceiling or wall (sound very chim)

3. Stay out of direct sun and shoot in the morning or late afternoon

Contrary to popular belief, bright sunlight is not a photographer’s friend. It wreaks havoc with your exposure and you typically end up with lots of nasty shadows in places you don’t want them. Avoid photographing subjects outside in direct light except first thing in the morning or in the late afternoon before sunset when the light is angled low.

4. Don’t wait for the perfect moment and don’t afraid to take lots of shots

Most of us are shooting digital these days so you can essentially take as many pictures as you want. With pets, unpredictability is the rule of law. You never know how a shoot is going to go. All you can do is be there and hope you catch the moment. This requires taking a lot of shorts in quick sequence and culling through them later for the best one.

5. Make sure you edit yourself

Some of the most important work happens after you shoot. It sounds cliché but less is more. Limit what you show people to only the very best.

From Mark Rogers; a San Francisco-based professional pet photographer.

Farm Day

We went to a colleague's dog farm for some gathering and

here are some lovely pictures that Xian Xian and Nana took..

Samoyed

I groomed a Samoyed-Shadow last weekend. It brought me sleepless night as my muscle ache so badly that I have to take pain killer to make me to sleep. I spend about 4 hours to remove the under coat, shower, remove some ticks and blow dried the dog.
Shadow has solid, muscular frame covered in a thick white double coat. Its broad, wedge-shaped head has a tapered muzzle and erect, triangular ears. Its eyes, lips and nose are black. Its strong neck leads down to a deep chest, short back and a well-plumed tail that curls over the back.
Samoyed can live as long as 16 years. Common health issues include hip problem, skin allergies and an eye problem. The Samoyed’s fluffy coat, which tends to shed heavily, does require some attention. Brush it daily and give it the occasional bath. The Samoyed needs a daily walk to stay healthy, but go easy on hot days: This dog is better suited for cooler climates. With a mostly gentle indoor manner, it will be perfectly happy in an apartment. They tend to bond with its master, but it loves everyone in the family—especially children. In fact, the Samoyed loves everyone it meets. For this reason, it might not make the best watchdog. Don’t leave this canine alone for too long: It might get bored and start to chew things.

Welsh Corgi

The Welsh corgi originated in Wales. Two distinct breeds are recognized: the Pembroke Welsh corgi and Cardigan Welsh corgi, with the Pembroke being the more common.
There are two breeds of Welsh corgis, the Cardigan and the Pembroke, each named for the counties in Wales where they originated. The only difference to those unfamiliar with the breed often appears to be that the Cardigan Welsh corgi has a tail, while the Pembroke does not. However, closer examination of the two breeds reveals differences in bone structure, body length, and overall size that indicate separate origins.

Cardigans are the larger of the two breeds, with large rounded ears and a foxy, flowing tail of moderate length set in line with the body. Though it is allowed more colors than the Pembroke, white should not predominate the coat. The Cardigan is a double-coated dog. The outer coat is dense, slightly harsh in texture, and of medium length. The dog's undercoat is short, soft, and thick. The breed stands about 12" at the shoulder and weighs in at approximately 30 lbs. The Cardigan is sturdy, tough, mobile, alert, active, intelligent, steady, and neither shy nor aggressive.

The Pembroke’s head is fox-like and the tail short, which can be accomplished through breeding or docking. Historically, the Pembroke was a breed with a natural bob tail (a very short tail), and today, if the Pembroke has a tail at all, it is usually curly. Due to the advent of tail docking in dogs, the bob tail was not aggressively pursued, with breeders focusing instead on other characteristics, and the tail artificially shortened if need be. Given that some countries now ban docking, breeders are again attempting to select dogs with the genes for natural bob tails. Pembrokes stand 10 to 12 inches and weigh approximately 28 lbs.

Great Event At WCP

It was pouring heavily in the morning. There are still dog lovers carrying their lovely ones to the event. Everywhere was muddy.. I guess the dogs will enjoy their mud spa, games and goodies.

I was there to help up the Action for Dog Singapore(ASDS). All the sales will go to the shelter for abundant dogs. They do need a lot of volunteers. Do check it out it their website.