
Here I go through some of the phone & camera settings to help you decide what may work best for you.
A look at what HDR is, how it can improve your image quality, when to use it and when not to use it.
Several advantages are discussed when photographing in Portrait Mode.
Here is an actual demo showing how we can use depth control to adjust the background blur, lighting effects and other adjustments to help finalize our image.
A look at some image editing possibilities using Adobe Photoshop.
This segment starts with my favorite app for transferring images to a PC or Mac and vice versa. Then we go into a demo of using Photoshop to edit some of our doggie photos.
Here I mention a third app I recently started using on my phone and found it to be one remarkable app that can take your photos to a new level that is near to what a high end camera and fast lens can achieve.
Just when you think you have seen all the apps & software to edit and customize your photos, I want to tell you about another truly amazing editing tool that can further enhance your images.
One of the most important elements to a great looking photo is lighting, but it doesn't have to be complex. Here I show you what to look for and a how to add even more dimension and impact to your photo.
A look at some of the possible and funny situations you may run into when photographing dogs or other pets.
Thank you for enrolling in this course. I sincerely hope it has helped you and motivated you. Pet Photography can be a wonderful way to express and share our vision of the importance that pets have in our lives. I also challenge you with an assignment that you can complete using the information that you learned in this course. Thank you again.
In this course you will learn a simple yet pro level way for you to photograph dogs using just your phone and natural outdoor light. Even if you have very little experience using your phone's camera.
You'll learn:
What to look for in outdoor light
How shooting in portrait mode will make your photos look more professional
Using your phone's built-in image editing app
Camera & phone settings you need to know
Other apps & tools you can use to fine-tune your images
and more...
Although the images in this course were taken with an iPhone, any recent phone or tablet can be used to start photographing dogs or other pets. Yes, you can certainly use your DSLR or Mirrorless camera.
You don't need to purchase any additional apps or software to get started, however the apps and software mentioned in this course are recommended to help you finish your photographs to a more professional level. Some of the apps are free, while others are available at a nominal charge. Whichever way you go, using your built-in phone app will still allow you to produce beautiful images.
Photographing pets can interesting and a lot of fun. Once you've photographed a number of pets and you gain confidence, You can also turn it into a good part time business.