Boots and Mittens

An appropriately named pair of cats, considering how cold it was here today.

Boots was definitely the more cooperative model, and handsome too. He photographs so well, you wouldn't even know he's not feeling too well. Unfortunately he's not, and I'm happy I could get some good pictures of him for his mom and dad.



Mittens is the prettiest cream color with beautiful blue eyes. I definitely learned some lessons about shooting a light colored cat today.



The house was a perfect set up for natural light pictures. There were lots of big windows and beautiful furniture for the kittys to sit on. I just wish it hadn't been quite so overcast as a tiny bit more light would have been perfect.

Cynder II

I spent some more time practicing on Cynder, this time trying to get more posed shots incorporating some of the furniture and decor in my Aunt's home. One thing I have learned is that even when it seems as though there is quite a bit of light, my camera still struggles and I often wish I had a slightly higher ISO to bump up to. An upgrade is a long way off though, I fear. Still, there were plenty that I liked.



This couch used to belong to my grandmother. The dog is probably not supposed to be on it, but it was only for a few minutes... honest :)


This pose is SO Cynder. She is thirteen years old and as playful as any puppy I have ever seen. I am having a book printed as a gift for my Aunt (who has been more than generous by letting me stay and taking excellent care of me!) and this will be a two page spread. Its my first time having a book done at my current printer so I am excited to see how it looks.


And this one I love because of the colors (overcast days really do make for the prettiest photos I think) and the tail. I have been trying to get a good shot of that tail since I got here. She really is a sweet, beautiful dog.

Cynder

My Aunt's dog Cynder made an appearance on my regular blog a few months ago after I snapped a few shots while I was in town. These two were my favorites from that round.



Now that I'm staying with them for four weeks I've had a chance to experiment a little with some different lighting situations in their house. Its been nice because Cynder is a very cooperative model and adorable to boot. Some of my recent favorites.

Hello and welcome...

...to my new blog. I have mentioned to a very few people that I have been thinking about starting a pet photography business. Now, I use the term "business" in the loosest possible sense at this point, as I don't have anything officially set up yet... no official website, no tax ID, and more importantly, no clients. But you have to start somewhere, and for me, that's here. And if it never goes anywhere, then this place will just be full of pictures of my dogs :).