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helps with the lower ASA films, but does limit you if the pet is a wiggler.

Available light is always pretty and cuts down on the flash problems — like red-eye which tends to make your pet look possessed.

TVy to set up your portrait area where you will get a lot of available light from a large window. Overcast days are best; they make the mood less harsh and the light is not so bright on your pet’s eyes.

Film choice is up to the photographer, but I suggest ASA 400 if using available light and ASA 100 or 200 for flash. If you can, get an off-camera flash cord or a bounce card to soften the strobe.

This is not basketball, so lower your flash sync speed down to 1/60 or even 1/30 of a second to cut down on the harsh shadows.

The animal

Make sure you groom your pet well or even bathe them before the photo (providing they let you). Remove any eye junk and clean up stains from food and what-not.

For light-colored animals, a I light dusting of com starchI

based talcum powder hides a multitude of sins and stains. This works really well on gray horses with permanent manure marks, too.

Dog sitting

Canines can be complete angels or little devils, depending on their age, so don’t put any heirloom holiday stuff in front of

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