How to Use Owners for Pet Photography

Video Transcript

"Now no matter if you've chosen to shoot in a studio or at your house or on location somewhere. It;s almost always best to have the owner present. They can have a lot more control over the animal. they know its tendencies and they just know little tricks and things that they can do. And, it can help you get a better picture. The owner will also know what treats the animal likes, how many they want them to have and those kind of things. Like, for example, these are just simple little treats but if thingsaren't going so well, I know with my dog and probably with most dogs that a little piece of cheese or a hot dog might actually be the best thing to keep the animal's attention. Also, it can be great to have the owner help you direct the animal. so, while you've got the animal set up on your back drop and you can be behind the camera, your owner can have a squeeky toy or a treat that will help get their attention so that you can focusall of your energy on just catching the right moment. Lastly, Mika's a pretty good sized dog, she's about 60 pounds and a dog this largecould do a lot of damage to your studio, knock over lights or damage equipment or even the back drop. So, another important reason to have the owner present is so that they can help control the animal and make sure that they are nice and relaxed so that you can get great pictures."