Tag Archives: animal photography

When Water Equals Dog

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Terry Berenson

I was lucky enough to spend the last two weeks of February in St. Augustine, Florida, where I had a great time sitting on the porch watching a gorgeous dog leap into the ocean, swim over booming waves, grab her … Continue reading →

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ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHY: TO CROP OR NOT TO CROP

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Terry Berenson

One of the first things I learned in photography class was to crop out unnecessary visuals that distract from the main subject of my image.  Here’s an example from a recent trip to the Zion Mountain Ranch http://zmr.com/.  The first … Continue reading →

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Dog Photography: One Month at a Time

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Terry Berenson

From now until October 14th, these two images are on exhibit at Calumet Gallery, 22 West 22nd Street, 2nd floor, as part of the PWP Altered Reality photography show.  So many people commented on the humor in the photos, I … Continue reading →

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Christmas in September: Pre-Holiday Pet Photography Sale Starts Today

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Terry Berenson

  Now is the best time to think about pet photography, to turn an image of your beloved dog or cat into a beautiful holiday card or gift.  Photo sessions reserved before September 30th will receive a 20% discount.  The … Continue reading →

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Shooting Hunting Dogs (Pun Intended)

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Terry Berenson

In photography, being in the right place at the right time is really important. On a recent vacation in Virginia with my husband Bob, I had the great fortune of accidentally running into a pack of gorgeous foxhounds (foxhound) that I … Continue reading →

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Pet Photography Lighting Basics

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Terry Berenson

Lighting is key to taking great animal photographs, and the basics of good lighting apply whether you’re using an expensive SLR, a point and shoot, or even a cell phone. First and foremost, don’t shoot directly into the sun. If … Continue reading →

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Getting the Perfect Pet Pix

Posted on May 6, 2011 by admin

I’m probably going to blog myself out of a career, but I think everyone who loves their pet should know how to take a good photograph of them. Whenever people show me pictures of their dog, cat, horse, etc., (whether … Continue reading →

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14 Dogs and One Dog Photographer: My Day at Marcia’s Pampered Pets

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Early in my pet photography career, I was lucky that my sister, Marcia, boarded dogs for a living.  An avid animal lover like me, my sister’s kennel was her house.  No crates or basements for her guests.  They had the … Continue reading →

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Rescue Wolves: Not Your Average Pet Photography

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

I first met my friends Ellie and Roger when they moved near our ranch in Sedona.  They had about 27 rescue cats, several rescue dogs, a parrot, and 2 doves.  A few months later, when they rescued two large turtles … Continue reading →

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Animal Photography at the ASPCA: Giving Back with My Camera

Posted on March 9, 2011 by admin

I was very lucky when I started my mid-life career as a pet photographer that a good friend was a volunteer at the Manhattan ASPCA.  He introduced me to two wonderful women there who allowed me to volunteer as a … Continue reading →

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