Dogtography: A Knock-Your-Socks-Off Guide to Capturing the Best Dog Photos on Earth

Title
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Contents
Introduction Hi, I’m Kaylee
	How it all Began
Chapter 1 Speak Dog
	Let’s Talk Dog Body Language
		Energy
		Do Your Homework
	It’s all in the Approach
		Positive Reinforcement
	Specific Dog Body Language Situations
		Lip Licking
		Paw Up
		Panting
		Case Study: Junie the Serious Seawitch
		Whale Eye
		Turning Away
		Yawning
		Ears Back
		Tail Position
	Combination Body Language Cues
	Why does Positive Body Language Matter?
		Case Study: Daisy
	Respect your Dog and Work Safely
		Case Study: Ralph
	Know when to take a Break
	Learn your Dog
	In Conclusion
Chapter 2 Camera Settings
	Camera Body
		Canon 1DX MkIII
		Canon 5D MkIII
		Sony A7III
		Fuji GFX 50S
	Camera Settings
		AUTO Versus MANUAL
		Shutter Speed
	Behind the Shot: The Anti-Gravity good Boy
		ISO
		Aperture
	The Importance of Shooting Raw
	Focusing Modes (for Still Dogs, Not-So-Still Dogs, and Action Dogs)
		General Autofocus Settings
		Action Autofocus Settings
	White Balance
	Stick with it!
Chapter 3 Lenses
	50MM
	35MM
	70-200MM
	16-35MM
	11-24MM
	24-70MM
Chapter 4 Dirty Little Secrets
	Preparing for the Shoot
	Using Sounds
	Head Tilts
	Toys
	Balls
	Treats
	What’s in the Treat Bag?
		Sounds
		Treats
		Toys
		Accessories
		Lickables
	Leverage the Power of the Owner
	How to keep your Dog in Place
		Putting Dogs up on Things
		Tethering
		Stake ‘Em in!
		Long Leashes
	Take a Break! (or Twenty.)
	Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
	Get Low!
	Working with an Assistant (or Not)
	Harnesses
	Collars
	Tags
	Naked Is Nice
	Shooting Blind
Chapter 5 Sunshine Wrangling
	Give High Noon the Middle Finger
	Avoiding Midday
		Why It’s Better to Shoot in Earlier or Later Hours
		The Color
		The Intensity
		The Angle/Direction
	Rules are Made to be Broken
	Qualities of Light
		Color Temperature
		Direction
		Quality (Soft vs. Hard)
	Types of Natural Light
		Indoor / Window Light
		Full Sun
		Cloudy
		Shade
		Backlight
		Twilight
Chapter 6 Catchlights
Chapter 7 Location
	Rules, Regulations, and Permits (Boooo!!)
	Location Scouting
	Personalize
	Dog-Sized World
	Distractions
	Safety First
Chapter 8 Expression
Chapter 9 Shooting Action
	The Gear
	The Camera Settings
	Light, Camera, Action!
		Backlight
		Front Light
		Sidelight
	Expression
	Safety
	Get Low!
	Motivation
		Scenario 1: Your Dog Model Is Safe to Be off Leash and Has a Great “Stay” and Recall
		Scenario 2: Your Dog Model is Safe to Be off Leash but Has a Poor “Stay” Command
		Scenario 3: Your Dog Model Is Not Safe to Be off Leash
	Push your Limits
Chapter 10 Group Photo Techniques
	Taming Twosomes with your Trusty Tether
	Putting Pups on Pedestals
	Fabulous Focusing Fixes
	Capturing Canine Kisses
Chapter 11 The Canine Variety Power Hour
	50MM Overhead Puppy-Eyes Portrait
	Action: Running
	Action: Jump! Anti-Gravity Dogs
	Playing with a Favorite Toy or Ball
	Dog with Owners
	Silhouettes
	Play!
	Comical, Wide Angle
	Compressed Portrait with Bokeh or Background Blur
	Detail Shots
Chapter 12 Illumination Nation
	Reflectors
	Continuous Lighting
	On-Camera Flash
	Off-Camera Flash
	Dial In Those Settings
	Modifiers
	Placement
	Go Slow
	Seeking Inspiration
Chapter 13 Post-Processing
	Photoshop
	Leash Removal
	Shooting for Leash Removal
	Removing People
		Person Removal Method 1: Content Aware
		Person Removal Method 2: The Background Stretch
		Person Removal Method 3: Using Plates
	Digital Grooming
	Dirt, Dust, and Dander
		Tear Stains, Eye Boogies, and Shaved Spots
		Making Eyes Sparkle
Chapter 14 Giving Back
	Experience
	Before and After
	Make the Best of what you’ve Got
	Make a Difference
’Til Next Time