Creative Canine Photography (Paperback)

~ (Author) "When you meet a dog for the first time, it's just natural for you to put out your hand in a fist (that's less threatening..." (more)
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Product Description

For anyone who has been frustrated trying to capture great photos of their dogs, Creative Canine Photography is an expert guide to taking memorable best-in-show photos! Whether one wishes to photograph a family pet or a canine in the wild, here's a wealth of expert advice along with spectacular, how-to photos to guide you! Writing in a clear, humorous style, award-winning animal photographer Larry Allan explains dozens of no-fail lighting, equipment, and "getting acquainted" tips to help you capture the best possible results. He also provides tested techniques for choosing shutter speeds for stop-action effects, getting a dog to look in a specific direction, capturing a variety of expressions, exposing detail in all-white or all-black fur, avoiding dog red-eye, and much more. A must-have reference for photographers, dog owners, and animal lovers everywhere!

About the Author

Larry Allan has been a professional animal photographer for more than 25 years. His work has been featured in such publications as Popular Photography, Professional Photographer, and Studio Photography. He teaches frequent classes on animal portraiture and his photography has earned him multiple awards in both the United States and Great Britain. A former California State Humane Officer, he lives in San Diego.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Allworth Press (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158115321X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581153217
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #324,707 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Provides plenty of practical tips, July 16, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Creative Canine Photography is showcases expert photographic work from an award-winning animal photographer Larry Allan. Creative Canine Photography provides plenty of practical tips to successful canine photography, from capturing expressions and using correct lighting to avoiding red-eye and getting detailed exposures for all-white or all-black fur. Color photos throughout Creative Canine Photography illustrate all concepts.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Posing and Lighting Ideas, April 15, 2006

By	Patrick Rice (North Olmsted, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very good book to help any photographer properly pose and light dogs. Regardless of the shape, size or color, the author shares the tips and tricks for getting classic portraits that your clients will love.

This is not a bunch of cute pictures taken by pet owners, but rather a professional approach for professional photography studios.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading!, June 19, 2007

By	R. Robillard "Verdoot" (Virginia Beach, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I love photographing my dogs and my skills had developed to the point that friends, family and fellow dog club members were frequently asking me to photograph their dogs too. I needed a book that would help me with two things. First, I had to learn more about lighting and second I had to learn the best camera settings to get the texture and detail in a dog's coat regardless of coat color. This book gave me both and much more. It's a very easy and enjoyable read. Parts of the book are a little too basic for me but that's a small price to pay for the great tips it contains. I definately recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their canine potography skills.

The author explains very early in the book that the use of the term "Creative" in the title is intended mean creating a photograph that captures the personality of the dog. The book is written to help the photographer do just that.