DOG PHOTOGRAPHY | Stunning dog portraits - Settings, tips, edit!
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- Опубликовано: 25 май 2020
- 🤓Hefty dog photography video this one - make sure you have your notepads at the ready! In less than 20 minutes, you'll join me as I run through everything you need to take stunning outdoor dog photographs using my own back garden as the location, Pippi the border collie as the subject, and then run it all through Lightroom and Photoshop - Guys, I give away so so many things in this video so if anything is useful for you, please do show you were helped by either commenting, liking or subscribing (or all 3!).
This was shot with the Sony A7R III (link below) and the 24-70 2.8 lens.
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2:16, can’t believe it, your black dog is watching you as he understands clearly exactly each word your saying, he even looks at you like checking for any mistakes you might accidentally say. This is so jaw dropping. Love ❤️ your videos and your super cute dogs.
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So thankful I have found your videos. Too many photographers/RUclipsrs post the same stuff and can never get to the point. You're straight to it! I love your work and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you & stay safe!
Thanks Jess! (Great name by the way).
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Super stoked! Also, Thank you for putting together this channel. Every time I watch one of your videos I feel like I was given access to a paid subscription without actually paying (not that I do that ever). I hope you continue to do what feels best for you (career wise, with this channel, and your photography) and that it leads to you making a lot of money because you certainly deserve it. You have a fan (in me) for life!
Angel, I don't know what to say! That was such an overwhelmingly lovely comment! Thank you so much 😊😊
@@ThatPhotographySpot I truly meant it. Thank you also for making this channel a little more personal (whether you meant to do it or it just sort of happened) than your typical RUclips channel. I know will win a lot of people over!
Thank you for walking us through your shoot from start to finish. I found it very helpful in filling in a few gaps particularly on the post processing.
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Ever since I found your channel I’ve been hooked. Thank you for the content because I am really trying to get into equine/pet photography
Welcome aboard, thank you for joining us!
Yes!! I always love to blur out the background so it can focus the subject ur trying to take… it all made sense to me
Glad this made sense to you and hope it has helped you as well!
I absolutely love your channel, as I aspire to be a pet photographer. I'm learning so much from watching your videos...always informative, practical, well-produced, and fun! Thank-you!
Awesome, thank you for watching, welcome to the community!
These videos are so helpful and love your images! Learn't so much from you doing the video from start to finish. Thankyou so much for taking the time to make them.
Thanks so much Ian! I thought this one would be best to sit and have a chat about really. I just wish I'd have had a helper so I could have video'd me shooting but we can't have it all, hopefully the video from that angle filled in the gaps!
Yes, a good bokeh explaination! I am going to try to create a nice bokeh today with the help of your tips. Thank you again!
You are amazing! Im just starting out and I can't explain enough how helpful and informative you are! Life saver! ❤️🐕
Happy to help!
Amazing video! Thank you so much for all your tips they have been so helpful!
You're such a natural in front of the camera - great job
Thank you! I think i'm getting more used to it now, absolutely very steep learning curve!
After watching years of photography, I feel like I’ve found my home here. I’m a dog trainer and photography is my hobby when I find the time. I stopped for a while but your RUclips channel has ignited a spark and I can’t wait to get out there and learn how to use my new (ish) camera. Thank you
I'm glad I helped with the spark. It's a wonderful hobby to have ☺
Can’t believe how good these are !! And you do agility !! Me toooooo..
Thank you so much!!
Loved this one! Start to finish with editing workflow, Thank you very much.
Glad you enjoyed this video 😊
Acabo de descubrir este canal y estoy OBSESIONADA. Me encanta! Muchas gracias!
Aw thank you! I hope you find it useful 😘
ik ben zo blij dat ik jouw heb gevonden op You-Tube. Dank je voor al je video's!! je bent heel duidelijk en je legt het perfect uit en ik kan je ook goed verstaan wat ook niet bij iedereen is. Dank je!!
Thank you so much
Thanks again for this amazing help. I can’t get enough!!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the great tutorial! Need more!
Honestly you're the best!!! Thanks for sharing all of this!!! Best regards
You're very welcome!
I agree! Her videos are so easy to understand!
I just found her and can not wait to try it all. I am binge watching right now.
Thanks, really helpful channel, videos and great presentation skills- really top notch and has helped me out loads with my photos!
I love your videos so much. It's so helpful and motivating! Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you for such kind words 🙏
Thanks Jess, as a complete novice to photography I've been watching lots of RUclips videos and your RUclips channel is by far the best Chanel on here, I've learnt so much, thankyou very much and keep the videos coming please. 👍🏻
Thank you for such kind words and I am honoured to help you in your photography journey 🤓
Thank you so much for your tutorial also your expert photography skills, your dogs are super cute and you have trained them very well, thank again. Love your channel ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words Michael 🙏 It's so great to hear you're enjoying the content we put out there
I really appreciate your channel!
Found it in a search for dog photography and I really like the videos!
I did learn a little about composition on high school but that’s quite long time ago, so I’m really thrilled that I can refresh some stuff and learn something new 🥰
Thank you 😊
Amazing feedback, thank you so much 🙏 we're so thrilled you're enjoying the content of our videos and really appreciate your support 😊
I recently found you on Instagram and had to subscribe! Thank you for the tips. I am just beginning to learn more about photography, Lightroom and Photoshop. I'm making lots of mistakes but having so much fun learning and hopefully improving my dogs' Instagram feed!
Kirstie, thank you so much! Mistakes are how we grow, so as long as you can see them and self-critique, you'll only get better and better 🤓
Love the edit, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing! Two days ago I did my first pet shoot. Wished I’d seen this video before, but I can use some of the doting techniques.
Thank you so much Hyacinth 🙏 So great to hear this video has helped
Every single video you post makes me want to grab my camera and shoot NOW. Inspired x1000% thank you 😊
Do it! And I'm glad I'm inspiring you to do something you love ☺️
Excellent channel... I’ve been “binge watching” . You’re talking to the camera as if we actually are there is awesomeness. Definitely please keep recording for us ....please!
Wow, thank you! Welcome aboard!
That was so helpful! I don't take too many pictures of dogs but really want to do a photoshoot for my pup for his birthday! This was such a great tutorial I learned stuff that'll help with my normal editing! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Great edit. Perfect colour/white balance as it was shot near sunset so you would expect it to be warmer! 😀👍🐶🤗
Thanks Nash! I'm known in the community for liking things warmer than "normal" so I feel I need to caveat white balance now and again 😂
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
My pleasure! Hope it helped you out ☺️
your dogs are so cute....love them :)
Thank you 🙂
So glad the You Tube algorithm managed to bring me to your channel. Really great tips and guidance and on awe at your ability!
Amazing feedback, thank you so much 🙏.
Thank you so much for these videos. I am honestly learning so much
Lucy I'm so pleased, that's exactly what this channel is all about for me. If I can help just one person develop and grow, I've done a good thing 🥰
@@ThatPhotographySpot you're doing a fabulous job! Can't wait for more content :)
Thanks so much! This was awesome. Can you explain why you don't use LR to clean up the image? Thank you!
Another great video, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your videos are sooo useful to me and have helped me improve my skills shooting and editing pictures of my dog! :)
Dasiy, wow, thank you so much! If you're active on Facebook we have a group over there that you may enjoy being part of too?
Thank you for being part of our RUclips community ❤️
That Dog Spot will do :)
Another super video thanks
Your dogs are so amazing and cute and well trained
I had Shetland sheep dogs long nose so had to stop down :)
Well trained most of the time ;)
Oh my gosh! I follow you on Instagram and I’ve just found you on here! You should’ve seen my face when I noticed 😂
Wahoo - welcome!
Wow, wow, wow! Just found your channel and its brilliant. Just what I've been looking for. I have my first 'Paid' shot this coming Sunday. I have watched your videos and am much more confident. I will practice, practice and then practice some more with my GSD.
Thank you for taking time out to share your knowledge.
Thanks Gerry! Good luck with your shoot!
Found your channel yesterday and subscribed. Love your videos and photographs.
Awesome, thank you!
just found your account and it´s already being so helpful!
Aww Amanda I am so pleased! I hope you get as much as you can from it ☺️
Your videos are great, just subscribed. This is motivating me to get started!
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Hi thanks for the video, it is really easy watching as you are so relaxed and chilled on the and make it very easy to understand everything you do, keep making great videos and photo's, you are AMAZING, PETE 👍👍👍
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏☺
Hey. Thanks for the great vid. I just wondered why you did the clean up in photoshop and didn’t use the spot or healing brush in lightroom? I’ve never done clean ups in photoshop myself and would like to know if it gets a better result ❤
I have just discovered your channel and love your videos and your dogs. Your images are awesome and I have definitely learned a few tips that I will try when I am next walking my dog (border collie/kelpie cross). I have subscribed. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome, thank you! I hope it is useful for you!
i loved this :) so glad i found your account !
Yay! Thank you!
Just found your channel via the Fstoppers article. Great info - will definitely be watching more. (And, yes, I subscribed and rang the bell!)
Welcome aboard! Your comment was the first I knew of the article! Thank you ☺️
Thanks for all the great tips. I was curious so I looked through my last 5 photos on my camera...a tree was coming out of Pangpang’s head in all of them 😂. Always learn loads from your videos 👍
Looking forward to seeing your next 5!
What ISO, SS and F-Stop were you using so I can get some sort of referencing? I know you mentioned sort of what you used at the beginning.
Great video, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
2nd video I've seen of yours. I took my first dog portrait the other day so think I can definitely learn alot from your channel!
That's such great feedback, thank you 🙏 Keep us posted on your progress 😊
@@ThatPhotographySpot will do! Can I ask where you got your paper backgrounds from please?
Very helpful cheers! I might just play the editing bit again but in slow motion 😉😄
Glad it helped!
you don't always need a low f number get the desired look I use sigma 100-400mm and can still achieve the same results shot at f6.3 and 400mm, 2 main factors are telephoto lens compression at 400mm and the most important thing is to pull the subject way away from the background then then same results can be achieved at both f1.4 and f6.3 ...
just happened on your channel. Love all the info Thanks!
Welcome and thank you so much! If you haven't already, please do press the subscribe button if anything had been helpful 🙏Really appreciate you taking the time to comment Trudy!
wow I have a identical border collie also
Ahhhh ❤️
Hey Jess , thanks for the amazing videos, ! Do you have a video about choosing the best lens for shooting dog photography? 🐩
Thank you so much for the great feedback 🙏 Check out this video ruclips.net/video/mrjt0_s0vk8/видео.html. 😊
Absoluty LOVE your desktop picture! Do you have a video on how to get multiple dogs in focus? I've been trying with my 2 girls, but failing miserably.
Working on it!
Great inspiring video.
The patching on the bogey, can’t it be done in LR, or is PS way better in cloning?
PS gives a far cleaner result but you could absolutely give it a shot in LR Jurgen!
Nice!❤
Thanks 😀
High FNumber, not low. Great video.
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Fantastic!!! You mentioned keep wide but for your end result image what focal length was you at and how wide was you? Did you stay at 70mm and maybe f2.8? I currently don’t yet have the budget for 70-200 yet so I’m currently using either a 105mm macro 2.8 or an old 24-70 so I’m curious if I need to think about 70-200 or if I can get away with what I have currently. Thanks. I’m self taught from people like yourself from RUclips so I’ve made sure I’ve subscribed 😊
Hey hey, wide as in aperture, so low f-number :) The 105 macro will be awesome so give that a go!
Hey. Love your channel, loved the video. I tried to take on the advice about shooting close to the dog, having him far away from the trees with back light etc. However, when ever I do this parts of my dogs face always end up being out of focus, because the depth of field is too deep. I’m shooting with a 56mm (86mm on full frame) on a apsc Fujifilm xt4. I usually shoot between 1.2 and f2.5. Should I literally just up the aperture between f4-5? This focal length is quite new to me, and tips would be fantastic. Thanks
Hi Robbie, I think you mean the depth of field is too shallow (aka, a super small strip of focus)? I do not worry about parts of the face/head being out of focus at all, as long as the eyes are super sharp. Remember the importance of the ratio rather than the literal distance. So to get more depth of field from distance rather than aperture, you'd need to move the dog further from the background and then you further from the dog as well, essentially increasing the distances simultaneously. Hope this makes sense!
So what mode do you put your camera on when you take pictures? Do raw pictures turn out better than not raw?
Hi am new to your channel and I just wanted to say Thank you for all your videos they're very helpful!
Do you have any camera recommendations I really want to stay below $800 if at all possible that includes the lens. I really like to be able to do the action shots like you talk about in your videos maybe even some landscape and astrophotography. I would also like to do large prints. Any advice would be appreciated thank you again.
I love the videos, they seem super interesting, and you are right, although we know (I speak for myself9 that you have to shoot as low as possible, avoid things coming out of the dog's head and others ... if you don't practice they continue making a lot of mistakes, thanks for the tips!
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Hi,
When you switch to PS and save the picture and continue in Lightroom then it is not a raw file anymore right?
Is there any disadvantage if I continue editing in Lightroom?
Should I do the PS work like removing stuff at the end and don't continue editing in Lightroom?
Thank u!!!!!
Thank you 🙏 Hope it helped 😊
Thank you again :) could I ask if you could recommend good Mac laptop which would do similar job? We travel for work and I would love to be able to access my hobby on the road as well, but not sure which one to get 🤝🤗thank you
We run iMacs and Macbooks here and love them! We'd recommend doing lots of reading up, and have a list of what you want - head into the shop, tell the team what you need and let them advise you!
Great video Jess! If the dog was on a mossy log or in a wicker basket for example, would you still do the radial that reduces texture/clarity/etc on everthing around the dog or would you take it off the item the dog was in/on? Hope that makes sense:)
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I use a 100 400mm lens which is good for action shots. some really good information here. I always up the texture thinking its better for all the photo but watching this its probably the wrong thing to do. thank you :)
Glad it was helpful!
Your tip at the end though, practice practice practice!! Thank you for the pep talk 🤗
It's so so true Chris! Especially with this kind of thing - you need to be really "seeing" what you're doing each time out and without the practice, it comes down to luck a lot of the time! So pleased you enjoyed this video 😊
Very interesting video!! Thank you! I just have one question, why a 70mm and not a 35mm with a low f?
I only really shoot wide-angle outdoors with off-camera flash, so that's part of it. Another part of it is that the background has a lot of "stuff" in it outside the trees, so to get the same level of bokeh, she'd need to be much further away, and that would shot everything else to the sides of the trees. The final part is that I'm waiting on my other lenses for the body I used in this video, so all I had to hand was a 24-70! Hope that helps! 😀
What camera do you use? Also you are amazing and your dogs are super cute! Thanks for the help!
I use a Sony A7RIII but you could create these with any camera and a good prime lens. The kit isn't important, the settings and lens are 👌
That Dog Spot thank you 😊
Thanks for the great channel. I am going to try and photograph our 2 miniature poodles, unfortunately their not as well trained are your Boarder Collies 😂👍🏻
Patience and treats/toys - that's they key!
Were you using a reflector? You shoot against the setting sun yet the Pipi's face seems nicely lit. Are you using reflectors for dog portraits outside. Or some lights outside, if so are they classic speed lights or something bigger?
Hey, nope no reflectors, just nice soft light ☺️ the trick is being nicely in the shade with the sun just peaking through the trees, then, as you expose for the subject in the shade, you do not need a reflector. If there were no trees there, the tables would turn and a reflector or OCF would be required to get the same balance in the light for sure 👌
Love the video! what camera/lens do you use?
Sony A7R3 and whatever lens suits the job at hand 💪
I’m loving your channel and tutorials. In this video you mention a video where you talk about back button focus, but I can’t seem to find that link. Can you point me to it, please? Thanks!
Thank you for your kind words. One of our videos that may be useful is ruclips.net/video/NKb7jjkzVlg/видео.html 🙂
Hello! You've inspired me to get out my camera that I haven't used in years. Thank you for the wonderful videos!
Question, would you ever do a video for budget photos? Aka budget lenses, diy backgrounds, etc. My camera came with a prime lens that doesn't seem useful for doggos :(
Thanks for considering!
Hey Jules, which prime lens did it come with? Can you share some more details?
The best budget lenses vary depending on brand and budget for one person may not be budget for another so it gets a bit tricky you know?
@@ThatPhotographySpot hi! Thank you for replying ☺️ I have a Canon 7D mark II. The lens is a 50mm 1:1.4.
I assume thats an expensive body but I don't have the budget to match for a lens right now
as you asked so nicely i subbed
Yay! Welcome, thank you! 🙏
I am learning a lot from you and will be getting some shots of my dogs very soon
Hello first of all awesome video. Second of all tomorrow I have my first gig and this is very helpful, but what do you use to edit. I hope we can get in touch as soon as possible and have a nice day! Nvr mind answered my question thank you so much for the helpful video! @That Dog Spot
6:42 🥺cutest dog alert
Absolutely 😊
nicely done. hi five Alfie
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Hey love your BC'S my boys a Tri Colour BC I adore all bc's they are so intelligent aren't they ? they have the most beautiful face's..Love the toy where it from ? fab tutorial I've subscribed look forward to seeing more pics of your beautiful pupas ..Chrissy..
I think the toys are tugs from SWAG (same as our headcollars that you may see in other videos) southwestagilitygoods.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=64&product_id=92 😊
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! I WOULD ALSO LOVE TO KNOW HOW YOU SEEM TO GET THE DOGS FACE IN FOCUS - I HAVE THIS LENS AND NO MATTER WHAT I TRY, IT EITHER FOCUSES ON HIS NOSE OR EYES. BUT NOT BOTH. IVE SPENT THE LAST HOUR PLAYING WITH ALL SETTINGS, F STOPS, M/A/P SETTINGS, FACE DETECT ON/OF - ANIMAL MODE/HUMAN MODE. NOW MY DOGS SO FULL FROM TREATS & I'M OUT OF IDEAS!?! PLEASE HELP!
Thank you so much 🙏 I think this video may help:
ruclips.net/video/MY-O9geOxo4/видео.html. 😊
Lovely image. I am thinking of getting the AR7 iii. The stock lens is the f4 version of the lens though - the 2.8 version is a little out of budget just now. I gave up on the Dlux 7 eventually. Images were just too soft even on tripod pics. Oh well - some retail therapy never hurt anyone :)
It can be trial and error sometimes but I'm with you on the retail therapy! 👌 😄
@@ThatPhotographySpot oh well a Nikon Z7 just arrived - first impressions good although USB to micro USB cable is missing. Off to shoot some test pics
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Hi very nice video. I would like to ask you if you have some other video regarding sharpening in Lr in this video it is very quick. You did it Just before you switch to Ps. Thank you for feedback 🙂
Lots of videos on the channel on lightroom, check them out!
Thanks for posting the video. Where was the location of the sun in this shot
Behind the trees, almost directly opposite me 👌
Just to clarify, the radial filter was for making changes to the dog's face? Or for everything but the face?
I'll take another look at the video and let you know 😊
Do you usually work on the background layer in photoshop?
We very rarely work on the original layer, we tend to duplicate this layer prior to editing 🙂
Also thoughts between a 70-200 1.4 vs 2.8
I don't think a 70-200 1.4 exists. So a 2.8 is fine!
That Dog Spot sorry!! Canon 70-200 f/4 vs the 2.8. Bit of a price difference 😏
2.8 every time 🤓
Top of the day to you young lady, just found your channel and this video and tips are great and can maybe also used for small children ! Love your style and clear info>> also learnt something new in Lightroom as I have never used the radial filter so thank you very much! Just added my first dog image to my Instagram page of a neighbours dog, but not much room for bokay! As his size was a bit intimidating @wjbphotographyuk blessings to you and will subscribe and follow ya like the pied piper 📸📸
Thanks William!
@@ThatPhotographySpot as mentioned you keep it real and to the point> Sunday morning went for a walk in our local Park in London UK- took my D750 & 80-200 f2.8 with me! And saw the most amazing Italian grey Bull Mastiff with his owner! He was happy when I asked if I can get a few shots! Went down flat as you suggested and fired off a few exposures! Now want to try your editing tips and will put up in the Morning so pls let me know what you think. Need to make that new brush for sharpening the eyes 📷
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You don't Always need to use f1.4 to f2.8. F4 or f5.6 can be usefull too to get the entire dog sharp and the background blurry.
Correct Johan, but only if you have the background distance and a decent focal length to match 👌
You forgot to change the profile setting to camera standard as you taught us in your other video😅
This is 2 years ago 🤣
@@ThatPhotographySpot Haha I know. Sorry, I wanted to show you I am being a good student who pays attention during your videos!!🤣
Watching this video while pet sitting, taking tons of portraits and implementing what I’ve learned in your videos. Thank you so much!!
You're very welcome. Glad you found it informative
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