7. All Creatures Great and Small

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Helpful tips for photographing specific pets

Cats and dogs are the most popular pets, but they are not the only creatures that are kept as pets. Pets can range from a horse to a hamster and just about everything in between. Most of the tips and techniques covered in this book apply to all types of pet photography, but some specific practices only apply to certain animals. I’ll explain the best methods to use to get great shots of each type of pet throughout this chapter.

Poring Over the Picture

Nikon D4 • ISO 1600 • 1/400 sec. • f/9.0 • 105mm lens ...

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