P#15 Q7B: What Is the One Tip You Want People to Remember From Your Dog Photography Interview?

Look Them in the Eye

Jenni Bidner: For beginners, I would say the most important thing to remember is to get down to eye level and move back. The right angles can make a huge impact on the results of your dog photography.

Know Your Lighting

For the advanced dog photography listeners, I'd say the most important thing is to really study the dog's coat and how light affects it, because every dog is going to be different. You're going to start finding yourself seeing light that will work and bringing your dog into it. I might be in the house and see the perfect light for Ajax and I grab him and run out, and we do some pictures.

It's really about understanding the way light works and watching your dog and paying attention to how different lights affect different coats and their face. Watch how the light sculpts them, even if you don't have your camera.

It's a basis of all photography, but we tend to forget about it when we're looking at our dog.

Audri Lanford: Thanks so much, Jenni! Before we close, can you tell our listeners what the best way is for them to learn more about all the many things you have to offer?

Jenni Bidner: They can visit BetterPhoto.com and check out my courses. I teach an eBay course, how to photograph for eBay, and the dog photography course. My portfolio can also be seen on JenniBidner.com, and my greatest hits as well.

You can also find my books at the library or bookstores. I just started doing children's books, including Digital Photography for Kids and the two animal books, Is My Cat a Tiger? and Is My Dog a Wolf?

Those are good places to learn more about photography and about canine and feline behavior.

To Conclude

It's a common thing among all niches of photography -- angle and lighting are among the most important elements. According to Jenni Bidner, dog photography is no different.