10 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Photos with 2020 Pet Photographer of the Year, Jessica McGovern

I've been wanting to do this video for AGES and finally, we had an hour to do it! Here are 10 ways to improve your portrait photography skills on location (especially woodlands!) by just altering how you use the natural environment and the spots you find.

Please note, all the shooting was done on a 70-200 2.8 GM lens at or around f2.8.
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The 10 tips featured, demonstrated and photographed are to:
00:00 Intro!
00:51 1. Not have things coming out of heads
03:00 2. Get lower down
04:40 3. Get closer but...
05:45 4. Leave space around the subject
07:45 5. Don’t shoot side on (ideally)
09:25 6. Move the subject away from the background
10:20 7. Compose in camera
11:21 8. Use single point focus
12:44 9. Use natural lines
14:03 10. Don’t shoot into bright backgrounds

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[gbethefox]

This good boy is more professional than most human models.

[alanperez]

This dog understands better than some people watching this video

[rolandrickphotography]

OMG, this dog literally understands exactly what you want. Absolutely amazing model. Even holding the ears permanently in correct position. If only all animals would cooperate like he. Even taking the right paw down on command, then “hide, hide” and posing perfectly cute 🥰 Awesome 🤩

[LMActionsports]

This is the first dog I’ve ever seen that knows how to pose. He does a better job than most people do lol. Great video beautiful photos.

[lotielin]

Oh wow, this was super helpful! Nothing beats getting actual real life examples of the do's and dont's.

[brianballoonphotography]

This dog is superbly trained. Wish that were the case with all dog shoots 😆

[a.j.sunderland]

I love watching Alfie as much as I do listening and learning from you. I miss my red headed border collie guy and enjoy seeing yours...He is indeed a very, very handsome boy...🐶💙🐶

[happysunshine]

I took some pictures yesterday using these tips and wow! The pictures came out so much better than what I’ve taken in the past. Thanks!

[katyeah]

Throwing the ball for him as a treat for the modeling is so incredibly cute... I could watch you two for hours. 🥰

[jamiel]

Really amazing video with so many great tips! TYSM for this!!!

[eryntorrey]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the incredible bond and training this dog has with his owner🥹

[DavidCentaura]

Love your voice, soothing, keeps my attention .

[andycoleman]

I love the examples of wrong vs right. Super helpful!

[JoanneWetzel]

I've been binging your videos; basically, you are adorable and are so talented at what you do! I love that you give practical, real advice that's helpful for photographers out doing what we do. Thanks so much for all of your content! Best, Joanne

[JamesPeachee]

The way you treat your friend has me sold on watching your videos. The fact you know what you are talking about is an added bonus! Well done... :)

[emilyenoch]

Exactly the help im needing in your vids!

[thefourthquarter]

Another great vid!
On the second to last shot with the dog with his face and paws on the log, I love that you didn't settle for the first pose (which I am pretty sure I would have done) and went for the second at an angle. I will remember that tip the most!

[berettaberetta]

even phone camera user will find this useful for their everyday photos <3

[damienu.]

I didn’t know this method...I used to remove chromatic aberration with the hue/saturation tool, selecting the colour to remove, desaturating, then inverting the mask, then painting in white where chromatic aberration could be seen....Woah your method is much easier and quicker...I will use it sure! Thank you very much indeed 🙂

[sarahrose]

I love the squish and squeaks from your boots!!