Online course
dog photography in the studio
Learn to take beautiful dog portraits in the studio!
Have you always been interested in dog and studio photography, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you already have experience photographing dogs, but want to expand your skills to studio? Then you've come to the right place! This course is specifically designed for beginning studio photographers who want to learn step-by-step how to create beautiful, professional dog portraits in a studio setting.
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Enroll today and start building your studio photography skills right away!
Recognize this?
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You don't know which strobes or lights you need for studio photography. Should you choose continuous lighting or strobes?
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You wonder how much space you need for a studio setup. Is your living room big enough?
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You don't know exactly which settings to use for studio photography or how to adjust the lighting for the best results
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You fail to get the dogs to pose calmly, resulting in chaotic or unsuccessful photos.
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You have no idea which backgrounds work best for dog portraits.
'At your own pace, in your own home.'
You can take this course from anywhere in the world! In fact, all lessons and materials are available online so you can access valuable knowledge and techniques for creating beautiful studio portraits from anywhere.
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In this comprehensive online course, you will learn step by step how to create beautiful dog portraits in a studio setting. Whether you are a complete beginner without any studio photography experience, or you want to learn more about the technical side of studio photography; We will guide you every step of the way. You'll gain insight into what equipment you need for studio photography, the use of various lighting setups as well as how to cleanly edit your studio photos.
Learn what all you need to get started in studio.
Receive technical information on setting and light use
Take a look behind the scenes with 2 full photo shoots during the
shoot-a-longs
Renate Vos
Renate is an experienced photographer with a passion for capturing pets in their purest form. With a specialization in equine fine art (horses in the studio) she has all the technical knowledge. With great creativity she lets the unique personality of each animal come forward in her photographs.
Lotte van Alderen
Lotte of Foscophotography specializes in capturing dogs. With a background in dog behavior, she knows better than anyone how to get the best out of each dog and photo shoot.
TEACHERS
Learn THE secret for razor-sharp photos!
Who is the course for?
What do you need.
This course includes
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to photograph dogs in a (mobile) photo studio. You don't have to have any knowledge or experience with studio photography yet.
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Een camera & lens.
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Studio apparatuur. Dit heb je echter nog niet nodig voor het volgen van de cursus.
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Basiskennis over het manueel instellen van je camera.
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Basiskennis over nabewerking
10 Modules with video lessons
2 Shoot-a-longs
3 Lighting setups
1 Summary e-book
4 Checklists for on-the-go
Post-processing information
COURSE CONTENT
Intro
Dog photography in the studio - intro
Required photo equipment
Intro
Camera
Lenses
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Required studio equipment
Intro
Flashes
Trigger
Light shapers
Effect light shapers
Tripods
Background
Additional supplies
Setting up the studio
Intro
Space
Background system
Tripods
Light shapers
Cables
Camera settings
Intro
Camera settings
Focus
Shutter speed and flash sync speed
Aperture
ISO
Test photo
Adjust light
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Workflow photoshoot
Intro
The ideal location
Client contact before the photo shoot
Exploring the location
Meeting the client
Introduction of the horse in the studio
Contact with the client during the photo shoot
Studio setups
Intro
Setup 1
Setup 2
Setup 3
Optimal lighting
Intro
Flash power
Tripod height
Positioning dog
Distance to background
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Introducing the dog
Intro
Exploring space
Reading behavior
Getting used to flashing lights
Owner communication
Fearful dogs
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Shoot a long
Intro
Shoot a long with tollers
Shoot a long with border collie
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Photo processing
Intro
camera RAW
Cropping & retouching
Letting the eyes speak
Dodge & burn
Enlarge background
Even out background
Black background
Dust removal
Color cast
Banding
Sharpen and export
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Closure
Closing the course
Downloads
E-Book course in studio dog photography
Equipment checklist
Checklist settings
Finishing checklist
Customer contact checklist
Completion badge
After this course, you will be able to
- Je eigen studio aanschaffen
- De juiste studioverlichting kiezen en gebruiken
- Een complete studio opzetten
- De perfecte camera en flitser instellingen kiezen
- Een hond rustig laten wennen aan de studio
- Zelfverzekerd werken met hondenmodellen
- Haarscherpe foto's maken van het onderwerp
- Netjes nabewerken tot een top resultaat
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What kind of harness is best to use?You get to choose. Do you want your horse braided with a bridle or do you want pure nature? I always carry a photo halter anyway. This is an extra thin (but sturdy) halter that can be removed afterwards in Photoshop. It can be used for both still and action photos. This way you can hold your horse during the photo shoot, but in the final photo it looks like he was standing loose with you.
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My horse cannot get on the trailer can I have pictures taken?Yes, you can also have photos taken of your horse in your neighborhood, so that we can walk there. We will discuss the possibilities of the location. Sending a movie or pictures is always nice too.
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My horse cannot get off the terrain, is this a problem?Certainly not, we can also just take pictures in the yard. We will discuss the possibilities of the location. Sending a video or photos is always very nice too.
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Next to stable is a natural area, is this suitable for the photo shoot?We can determine this together by mutual agreement. It is always a possibility, I will discuss the pros and cons of the location with you.
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My horse never stands still, is this a problem?No, this is not a problem. Few horses are good at standing still. Fortunately, I have a fast camera and only need a brief moment each time. Furthermore, he can keep walking circles around you and we can stop him every time in between.
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What kind of clothes should I wear?Mainly put on what you feel good in. I do think the color is very important. This depends on the location and setting, so we discuss in advance if what fits well and what does not.
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Can I bring someone with me during the shoot?Gladly, extra help is always welcome, as long as it doesn't get too busy for yourself and the horse.
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Should I bring fly spray during the shoot?In summer, it is recommended. Make sure it is a spray that does not stain.
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My horse cannot be loose, can I take pictures without a harness?No problem, I always have a photo halter with me. I work these away afterwards so your horse appears to be completely free.
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Can I also have action photos taken of my horse?Yes indeed, we can also take action photos on the lunge line or under the saddle
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I want to give a shoot as a gift, do you have gift certificates?Yes, you can indicate this when booking in the comments form. Then we will discuss the possibilities together and I will send you a gift certificate digitally or by mail.
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How far in advance is it best to book?This is a little different every season. It is best to send me a message with your wishes and I will check when it is possible. The guideline for winter is about 2 to 3 weeks. In summer it is between 3 and 8 weeks.
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My horse is still in his winter coat, does this matter?No, this is not a problem. It does give a different end result than the summer coat, so keep that in mind. You can choose a summer coat, winter coat or shaved coat.
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I have several horses, can they be photographed separately or together?Yes. Several horses can come along to the shoot. They can be photographed together or separately. Note: there is an additional charge per extra horse.
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How long does a photo shoot take?This varies. The shoot itself often takes about 1.5 hours. However, this is an indication and can vary from horse to horse. Some horses need longer to get into it and others finish it very quickly. I adapt to the horse and do not continue longer than necessary and/or possible.
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At what location will the photo shoot take place?This is in consultation. I know many beautiful places in the area Tilburg, Loon op zand. But if you prefer that I come your way, no problem. Please note that travel expenses are added.
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Will the photo shoot take place in bad weather?If the weather is really bad, we will reschedule the shoot to another day by mutual agreement.
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Are the photos copyrighted?The photos taken are subject to copyright. You will receive the photos with or without a logo (depending on the package). The photos may only be shown publicly (on the Internet) with the visible logo and name. Furthermore, the photos may not be edited or cropped by your own hand. Should you like to see something changed, please put this question via email. More information about the rights of the photos made by me can be found in the general conditions.