3.4.2: Pets & Wildlife

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3.4.2

• Reminders & Review

• Resources

Agenda

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Reminders

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• The home page & resource page has guided notes, study guides, vocab list, & quizizz reviews!!
• Remember to use YOUR own ORIGINAL photos!
• You should be taking new photos for each project!
• Candid Photo (extra credit points)
• Abstract Photo (extra credit points)
• Pet Photo (extra credit points)

• Photojournalists capture images to help tell a visual story to inform the public about culture, human rights, politics, history, & sports.

• Photojournalist are unbiase and capture truthful, unmanipulated images that tell the whole story.

• Photojournalist follow a code of ethics (ethical = good) (unethical = bad)

Photo Story Assignment

REview 3.4.1

• monopod
• perspective
• pet photography
• wildlife photography

Vocab:

• Identify photography equipment, light direction, and angles used in pet and wildlife photography
• Recognize tips for photographing pets and wildlife
• Identify the camera settings needed for wildlife photography
• Distinguish the various aspects to be considered for pet and wildlife photography
• Identify precautionary measures to be observed while capturing wildlife photo

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3.4.2

Photographing Pets & Wildlife

Ami Vitale is a freelance wildlife photographer. She takes pictures of animals in the wild with the hope of selling them, or she contracts with organizations, such as National Geographic, that hire her on a project basis. Traveling to nearly 100 countries, she has photographed and documented wildlife throughout her long career.

Ami Vitale

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Photographing Pets

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In 2020, a study conducted by the American Pet Products Association revealed that people in the United States spent nearly $100 billion on their pets. From pet food to vet care, people will spend their hard-earned money to care for their pets, pamper them, and even dress them up in cute, funny outfits! Pet photography involves taking pictures of people's pets and is a growing industry within the pet trade. Many people like to share pictures of their cuddly companions..

Pet Photography

This is my Blue Heeler Roxy!

As any photographer who captures images of animals—wild or domestic—would tell you, photographing animals can be challenging. They can be unpredictable and fast. However, if you have the patience and know the right tips and tricks, you can capture their essence.

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What type of photography is pet & wildlife?

As any photographer who captures images of animals—wild or domestic—would tell you, photographing animals can be challenging. They can be unpredictable and fast. However, if you have the patience and know the right tips and tricks, you can capture their essence.

Makes sure the pet is the star in her images!

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Control the Background

Avoid using a Flash!

Find the Focus

Different Angles

Comfort Zone

You may enjoy taking and sharing your pets' pictures every time they do something cute. But sometimes, you may not have access to a camera at that moment, or your pets may stop doing what they are doing.

Tips for Pet Photography

Great photographers produce great images. They create and do not just observe. They imagine and plan what they want to create and take steps to make that image a reality. Photographers often need very specific, sometimes expensive, gear to make the shot inspire them.

Equipment for Pet Photography

Great pet photographs feature the animal in action—running, playing with toys, and jumping.

• To capture such active shots, cameras that are lightweight and easy to handle are better.
• A fast shutter speed like 1/2000 is good for photographing pets in action!

Camera settings

Phone cameras can take amazing photos and are always handy for capturing special moments.

• Portrait mode blurs backgrounds, highlighting the subject.
• Mobile cameras offer various lenses for creative photography, akin to DSLR lenses.

Phone Cameras

Wildlife photography captures animals in their natural habitats. It requires patience, often waiting hours for the perfect shot in the right light. Like pet photography, the aim is to showcase the animal's essence in its environment.

Wildlife Photography

Young Wildlife Photographer

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Wildlife Photography

Wildlife photography is unique due to its challenging conditions and the photographer's patience. Vincent Munier, spent weeks in the cold mountains of Tibet, focusing on lesser-known areas to find the elusive snow leopard, an endangered species with fewer than 4,000 left in the wild. It took Munier three trips to spot a snow leopard. He captured a mother with her two cubs but was worried she might attack him. Eventually, he stood up to show he wasn't prey. See his captured image on the right.

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NEVER approach wild animals, as they are unpredictable and protective of their territory and young ones. A photograph is not worth risking your safety or the safety of others.

Wildlife photographers may need to stay in one area for a while.

• Once they have found a spot, they need to get comfortable, as it may be a while until they spot the animal.

• It is advisable to bring cushions and blankets or other things to kneel or sit on.

• Good hiking boots, hats, and gloves are necessary attire for the wilderness.

Dress for the Surroundings

Wildlife photographers invest time studying species for better shots. Understanding the animal and observing its behaviors leads to being able to take better photographs of the animal.

Study the Subject

Wild animals won't follow directions, but photographers should plan their shots.

• Plan framing and shooting angles.
• Be patient for animal cooperation.
• Use a telephoto lens from a low angle to capture more scenery.
• Pay attention to the background, as it can enhance the story of the image.

Plan the Composition

Photographers may end up waiting a lot in this branch of photography.

• Usually, the best shots are taken by noticing the habits of particular kinds of animals.

• Returning to a specific location during a particular time of day can be helpful.

• Plan the shot, get comfortable, and wait patiently!

Have Patience

Telephoto lenses are important for wildlife photography because they allow photographers to be a safe distance away from the animal while still making the animal appear close in the image.

Telephoto Lens

Taking a good wildlife photograph can be tiring, especially when shooting with a telephoto lens. One must continuously track an animal until the perfect moment arrives to capture the shot.

Tripods & Monopods

Wild animals are unpredictable, so precautionary measures should be followed while going on a wildlife shoot.

Precautionary Measures for Wildlife Photography

• Research the area where you want to perform the shoot.
• Find out what wildlife you can capture there.
• Know about the behaviors of the animals you will shoot before heading out for the shoot.

Research the Area of the Shoot

• Keep a safe distance from wild animals while scouting or shooting.
• Avoid direct eye contact as it can be intimidating.
• Stay in your vehicle during a safari unless instructed otherwise, as animals may not be accustomed to humans.
• Always stick to your planned path and inform others of your location.

Be Careful & Stay Safe

• Always carry a basic survival kit with you—scissors, a matchbox, food packets, juice, and a first aid kit.
• Never drop any litter; bring your garbage back home to throw it away.
• Always check the weather forecast before exploring wildlife. At times, nature can be challenging, and one needs to find the best time to explore it effectively.

Be Prepared

Avoid wearing bright-colored clothing, as it will attract wildlife. Try to wear clothes that are camouflaged with nature. Keep quiet while exploring. Animals can get distracted by voices and run away. Move slowly and steadily. Do not move quickly towards an animal. Keep your movements small.

Try to Blend In

Manual mode lets photographers control ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. It helps in low light where automatic cameras fail.

• You can set the shutter speed and aperture for ideal exposure.

• When the camera struggles with exposure in tricky situations, manual mode is useful.

Manual Mode

A FAST shutter speed helps freeze a moving animal.

• If an animal is involved in quick actions and you intend to freeze the action, use a faster shutter speed like 1/2000.
• If you want to be creative and emphasize the motion of the subject, use a slower shutter speed.

Shutter Speed

Play with aperture to change the depth of field of the scene.

• Keep the f-number smaller to blur the background and bring focus to the animal.
• Use larger f-numbers if you want the entire scene in focus to showcase the environment where the animal is in.

Aperture

Adjust the ISO in low light situations. Increase ISO if aperture and shutter speed aren't enough for dark scenes. It can also add creative noise, giving images a vintage feel with some editing.

ISO

Burst mode produces rapid clicking sounds as the shutter opens repeatedly. High-end cameras can shoot 10+ frames per second. It's great for capturing fast-moving subjects like leopards or birds. You can take multiple images in quick succession. Burst mode helps capture sharp images without missing action.

Burst Mode

Focus lock is a feature on some cameras that lets the camera take over the focus. The camera's AI (artificial intelligence) will determine what is moving, focus on the subject, and change focus when the subject moves. The newest cameras have sophisticated computer chips that can quickly process this information.

Focus Lock

Photography relies on light, especially during the "golden hour," which is 30 minutes before and after sunrise or sunset. This light creates warmer photos with softer shadows, allowing for creative wildlife shots from various angles.

Lighting

Wear clothing that camouflages with nature .

You can easily control the background of the subject.

Wildlife

Pets

Categorize each statement as either done when photographing pets or wildlife.

AVOID close encounters with animals .

Wear bright clothes during the shoot.

Wildlife

Pets

Categorize each statement as either done when photographing pets or wildlife.

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• AVOID using flash while taking images of any animal
• Use a FAST Shutter Speed like 1/2000 when photographing a moving aninmal.
• Make sure pets are in a comfortable environment when taking their photo.

Take away Tips

In today's lesson, you learned:

• How to use photography equipment, light direction, and angles in pet & wildlife photography
• Tips and techniques for pet & wildlife photography
• Camera settings for pet & wildlife photography

• Precautionary measures to be used while capturing wildlife photos

In an upcoming lesson, you will learn about fashion photography.

Summary 3.4.2

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Use Natural Light:Use natural light whenever possible. A window in a well-lit room is a great light source. Avoid placing the subject in direct sunlight. A camera flash can startle an animal, and the flash will often result in red eyes.

Control the Background: Negative space in the background is essential to making the subject stand out. A plain background works best to highlight the subject in the foreground. The subject needs to be in the positive space.

Find Their Comfort Zone: Pets will be most comfortable in their home environment. If you are shooting for clients, start taking pictures inside their homes. Photograph the pet with or around familiar people.

Find the Focus

Focus on pets with long noses. Decide if you want to emphasize the eyes or the nose.

• For both to be in focus, use a higher aperture (f/5 to f/11) on a DSLR.
• On a mobile camera, tap the desired focus area on the screen before taking the photo.

Use Natural Light:Use natural light whenever possible. A window in a well-lit room is a great light source. Avoid placing the subject in direct sunlight. A camera flash can startle an animal, and the flash will often result in red eyes.

Notice the active space to the right of the dog!Active space is negative space that the the subject is moving into or looking towards

Find the Focus

Focus on pets with long noses. Decide if you want to emphasize the eyes or the nose.

• For both to be in focus, use a higher aperture (f/5 to f/11) on a DSLR.
• On a mobile camera, tap the desired focus area on the screen before taking the photo.

Change Your Perspective:

Shoot from different angles. A low angle portrays dominance, while a high angle suggests vulnerability. For everyday scenes, capture images at animals' eye level.

Change Your Perspective:

Shoot from different angles. A low angle portrays dominance, while a high angle suggests vulnerability. For everyday scenes, capture images at animals' eye level.

Negative space in the background is essential to making the subject stand out. A plain background works best to highlight the subject in the foreground. The subject needs to be in the positive space.

Control the Background:

To lock the focus on an iPhone camera, you can:

• Open the Camera app
• Tap the screen to show the focus area
• Touch and hold the focus area until you see AE/AF Lock
• To unlock the focus, tap the screen again.
• You can also adjust the exposure by dragging up or down next to the focus area

Find Their Comfort Zone: Pets will be most comfortable in their home environment. If you are shooting for clients, start taking pictures inside their homes. Photograph the pet with or around familiar people.

It's a type of Portrait Photography.