P#15: Show Notes for Dog Photography -- An Interview with Jenni Bidner
Get expert advice and dog photography secrets as renowned photographer Jenni Bidner reveals all in her 7 Photography Questions interview.
Dog photography is an art, and it takes the right mix of skill and experience to get it right. While many of us may have raw talent, there are few who have the years of experience necessary to truly bring out the best in man's best friend. Fortunately, Jenni Bidner was more than willing to share some tips and advice.
Discover which questions Jenni provides the answers to, what equipment she recommends, how she gets her subjects to cooperate and the best way to tackle your dog photography projects in this 7 Photography Questions interview.
Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Jenni Bidner
Topic: Dog Photography
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Jenni Bidner
Main Website: JenniBidner.com
Locations: Crystal Lake, IL and Boone, NC
This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by AspenPhotoWorkshops.com and SecretsofMasterPhotographers.com.
7 Biggest Questions about Dog Photography for Jenni Bidner
1. What is the single biggest mistake people make when taking photographs of dogs -- and what's the best way to avoid this mistake?
2. How do you keep your dog from running up and sticking his face in your camera when you're trying to take his picture? And how do you "control" excited dogs long enough and keep their attention to get that perfect shot?
3. What is your favorite lens and do you recommend any other must-have gear for dog photography?
4. What is the best way to get detailed photographs of jet black dogs? And what advice do you have for dealing with red eye/ green eye?
5. What is the best way to capture a dog's personality in a photograph?
6. What are one or two exercises our listeners can do to improve their dog photography skills?
7. Can you share a couple of your "secrets" for getting such wonderful photographs of dogs?
Photographer Bio
Jenni Bidner is a renowned photographer famous for her dog photographs. She is the former editor of several photo magazines including Outdoor & Travel Photography and Petersen's Photographic. Jenni has also authored 20 books on photography and on dogs, including titles such as Love Your Dog Pictures: How to Photograph Your Dog with Any Camera.
Jenni also won the Bergh Award for Non-Fiction Children's Book of the Year in 2007 for Is My Dog a Wolf? Jenni also teaches photography classes at BetterPhoto.com.
Artist's Websites:
Resources Mentioned During the Podcast:
Wide angle lens
Telephoto lens (200mm or 300mm)
Canon EOS cameras (similar to the one seen here)
28-70 zoom lens
Magnifying hoods (Hoodman)
Powershot camera (similar to the one seen here)
Jenni Bidner's BetterPhoto.com Classes:
Discount: email us at 7biggestphotographyquestions [at] gmail [dot] com to get a $20 off coupon code for your first class!
Photographing Your Dog with an SLR Camera
Basic Photography for eBay and Online Auctions
Books By Jenni Bidner:
Love Your Dog Pictures: How to Photograph Your Dog with Any Camera
Is My Dog a Wolf?
Is My Cat a Tiger?
The Kids' Guide to Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Save, Play with & Print Your Digital Photos
Photographs Discussed In This Interview:
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