Tow Mator the dog C & C Please

[Shutterbuggin]

 

[dxqcanada5]

Too much flash on the first ... looks like you got too close.

I like the last shot ... though need to work on focus

 

[tirediron]

Cute dog... how many batteries does he use?
C&C per req:

1. When shooting pets, always try and get down to their level. In this case you're shooting down on him. As well, the flash is very harsh; try getting the flash off the camera if you can, or failing that use a diffuser of some sort.

2. Snapshot.

3. Cute; acceptable exposure. Minor blown highlights on the child's sleeves, and I think her face might be a little soft. With pets, as people try and get their attention, call the dog so that he's looking toward the camera.

4. Too much photo and too little dog (no pun intended). Zoom in more closely on the dog and try for a background that doesn't so closely match his coat colour.

Here are some examples of what I mean:

http://www.johnsphotography.ca/images/Pets_with_Santa/album/slides/DSC_0243.jpg

http://www.johnsphotography.ca/images/Pets_with_Santa/album/slides/DSC_0269.jpg

http://www.johnsphotography.ca/images/Pets_with_Santa/album/slides/DSC_0832.jpg

Just my $00.02 worth - your mileage may vary.


~John

 

[Shutterbuggin]

I keep hearing this ...try getting the flash off the camera if you can..can u explain!

 

[dxqcanada5]

First of all ... are you using a built in flash on the camera ?
If so, then you cannot get that off the camera.

What you can do is not use it. Then buy an external flash that can be triggered either by wire or or wireless.

There are others in this forum that can continue on from this ... (as I don't use a flash) ...

 

[tirediron]

First of all, what equipment do you have and/or are you using?

DXQ is correct - almost always, the best flash is done with the flash OFF of the camera; this of course can only be done with something other than a built-in/pop-up flash, or what is commonly called a 'speedlight' or hot-shoe flash. If you have an off-camera flash ("OCF") which is made by the same company as your camera, chances are it can be wirelessly controlled by your camera. If not, inexpensive optical triggers, or more expensive radio triggers will allow you to fire this flash when it's mounted away from the camera.

OCF gives you far greater control of your light, and when combined with a reflector (even something as simple as a piece of white card stock) you can do amazing work for very little cost

 

[AprilEye]

We can't tell what you are shooting in. Manual, Program AE, Auto, TV, AV, etc. If you shoot in P or Manual, it won't flash and you will have more control over your focus.