Tag Archives: pet 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 WISDOM: Softcover Edition Now Available

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Terry Berenson

The reviews on my coffee table book, ANIMAL WISDOM, have been great.  And now, I’ve created a softcover edition to make it easier for lots of people to enjoy the same wonderful quotations and photographs that appear in the hardcover … 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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How do you get a cat to pose for a photo? You don’t.

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

Save yourself the aggravation and just bang your head against the wall.  You’ll get the same result.  Even when they’re sleeping, cats know when you’re going to take their picture and they get up and walk away.  At least mine … Continue reading →

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Dog Photography for the Untrained (Dog, That Is)

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin

It always amazes me when I show up for a dog photo session and learn that my subject hasn’t been trained to sit or stay.  I couldn’t imagine owning a dog that didn’t obey these most basic commands, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Tips For Better Pet Photography

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

If you’re serious about taking good photos of your dog or cat, try not to do it alone.  I’ve done it with and without assistance, and my photos are always better when there’s someone nearby to help me get the … Continue reading →

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