[.uk] Professional Techniques for Pet and Animal Photography (ISBN 1584281006)

Book Description:
From posing a wiggly ferret to encouraging a frog to sit in one place, this guide's specialized techniques will benefit both existing animal photographers and newcomers looking to diversify their portrait business. Discussed are the personality traits best suited to the business, ways to create a people- and animal-friendly studio, and tips for making clients and their pets feel at home in the studio through the selection of decor, backdrops, furnishings, and props that wear well and are easy to sanitize. Technical advice includes which lenses and cameras lend themselves to animal portraiture, the advantages of shooting digitally, and the best shutter speeds and apertures for the job. The unique challenges of pet photography are covered, such as how to get the best expressions from pets with attention-getters suited to each type of pet. Special techniques for working with dogs, cats, horses, birds, ferrets, reptiles, and other creatures are provided.

Great Pet Photo Book:
I bought this book from pet photographer Barbara Rice at the WPPI Convention. She presented a very informative program on this subject and SHE recommended this book, which she offered for sale after the program. I figured the book had to be pretty good if the speaker was recommending it and she didn't even write it. I was not disappointed! There were lots of great photos and ideas throughout the book. The marketing was also well presented. This is a must if you want to photograph dogs, cats or horses.

More for traditional studio portraits:
I can't say I didn't learn anything from this book. It provides a few good tips on how to understand and deal with animals behaviours. I found the book is more focused on traditional studio photography rather than candid and outdoor photos.

Good practical ideas:
There are a lot of good practical tips that I liked in this book such as using fabric backdrops instead of paper incase of 'accidents' and how using natural brown tones enhances fur. Also how it's a good idea to use a low table for the animal to stand on, not too low that they jump off but not too high that they think they are at the vets. I would say this book is aimed more at established studio photographers wanting to branch into pet photography rather than novices wanting to learn how to photograph animals.I would've liked a little bit more information for someone starting out but it is full of very good tips.

Professional Techniques for Pet and Animal Photography:
The title of the book is self-explanatory as it defines the contents well. This is a well written and illustrated book for any photographer who is interested in specializing in pet photography as a profession. As expected, the book assumes that the reader already understands photography. It is not for the casual photographer.

Great book:
The authors passion and experience with both animals and photography are conveyed in this easy to read manual.Its content is deverse enough for the hobbist aspiring to improve their technique.All the recommendations on lighting,studio setup,and composition are thoroughly explained. Overall, alot of great information!!