Halloween portraits on a low budget

[CherylL1]

omg priceless. #1 is classic with the lower key and color combo.

I matched his hat to his eyes. This was darker, but I lightened him up.

 

[DarkShadow]

These are great. OK now tell the truth, you crazy glued the dog down right.I have no idea how people get pets to stay and pose must be a secret.

 

[CherylL1]

These are great. OK now tell the truth, you crazy glued the dog down right.I have no idea how people get pets to stay and pose must be a secret.

I trained them last year to sit on the stool. Each day for a week was up & sit with sitting longer and longer. Lots of treats. Now they associate the stool with sitting and treats. Of course there are days they do not want to cooperate so I don't force them.

This photo was Sunday afternoon and Snickers did not like the wig & glasses. It was getting late in the afternoon and the light shifted. The next day I added a white rug to help reflect light into his eyes. He has very dark sockets.

 

[smoke665]

@CherylL Sadie has no shame when treats and attention are involved!

 

[ceemac]

Those are wonderful. They should earn you a pretty good haul!

 

[Tom Szabo]

What was your light source? Looks like a single umbrella. Also, how did you set up/locate your focus? Oscar an Quincy have their noses in focus however their eyes seem a bit soft. I'm curious. Nice exposure!

 

[CherylL1]

What was your light source? Looks like a single umbrella. Also, how did you set up/locate your focus? Oscar an Quincy have their noses in focus however their eyes seem a bit soft. I'm curious. Nice exposure!

Oscar & Quincy were shot with an aperture of 2.8. Snickers was 3.5. Good catch! I did the first 2 on day one and Snicker's the next day. After editing the first two I realized I needed to change the aperture to get more in focus. I did aim on their eyes, but could have moved slightly. The light source are large windows 2 stories high.