Atlanta Pet Rescue Part 2

Yesterday, I went back to the Atlanta Pet Rescue shelter to take more pics of the animals available for adoption. I'm happy to report that Clyde and Costello found loving homes! :) However, there are still some sweeties that need homes. Here are a few that I met this week:

Atlanta Pet Rescue

Today, I got the privilege of completing my first photo shoot for Atlanta Pet Rescue. The animals that I met there today were so incredibly sweet. Being the animal lover that I am, it was extremely difficult for me to not take some of them home with me. I'm planning on taking pics of the animals up for adoption twice a month. Each time I do, I will be posting the pics here, so stay tuned! If you want to see all of the sweet animals available for adoption visit Atlanta Pet Rescue. Here are some pics from this week:

Trixie, a sweet Doberman Mix:


Costello, a fun-loving Golden Retriever Mix:

Pammy, a shy kitty:

Pet Photography

The culture of America has become loyal pet lovers. In fact some of us don't even refer to them as pets; they are now our "babies." Clients are now including the furry family members in the family portraits; Christmas card photos are no longer complete without them.

As a HUGE animal lover, I truly enjoy photographing pets of all shapes and sizes. Animals are such sweet creatures that know the true meaning of unconditional love. One thing I have noticed is that to capture the animal’s personality, you must be patient. Just keep snapping pictures and you’ll definitely get some great shots that are sure to please.

It’s best to photograph animals in their natural environments, where they are most comfortable. If shooting inside, I prefer to be near a window. I find that natural lighting is the most complementary. If it is dark and I need to use a flash, I aim the flash up towards the ceiling. This method allows the light to bounce off the ceiling and that provides a more natural lighting effect.

Outdoor shoots can be much more interesting and fun . . . for both you and the animal. You can get shots of the animal playing, investigating, bonding with their human, or just relaxing under a big tree.

No matter how you do it, just have fun and enjoy working with the sweetest clients ever!