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<blockquote data-quote="JoeLewisPhotography" data-source="post: 58342" data-attributes="member: 3571">Wait, THEY &quot;Insisted&quot; you do this, and its NOT paid.....who is running the show here?Are these people friends, relatives or complete strangers?The first question you should ask yourself is...Do you plan on photographing animals porfessionally, or at least adding it to your portfolio for an animal gig every now and then.&nbsp; If the answer is no, then dont be affraid to say no. Time is money, shooting something your not into, for free does not benefit you in any way shape or form.&nbsp; If they are friends or family, and you want to do them a favor, that is up to you.&nbsp; If you do not know them, don't do any favors.&nbsp; Next thing you know, they are telling people where to get free pics.&nbsp; Again, time is money. Of course, on the other hand, if you know these people could lead you to more work you like doing, and more possible paid jobs, and you do not want to dissapoint them, then do the work, but get SOMETHING in return.&nbsp; Even if you sell them prints after words.In any event, photographing animals is really no big deal, just take the shots from their levels.&nbsp; horses photograph well as it is...dogs get antsy, so be prepared, and probably set your focus to continuous incase they are on the move.&nbsp; If the dogs are decently behaved, and follow basic sitting commands, with a few treats, they should be eating out of the palm of your hand (pun intended lol).</blockquote>

[QUOTE="JoeLewisPhotography, post: 58342, member: 3571"] Wait, THEY "Insisted" you do this, and its NOT paid.....who is running the show here? Are these people friends, relatives or complete strangers? The first question you should ask yourself is...Do you plan on photographing animals porfessionally, or at least adding it to your portfolio for an animal gig every now and then. If the answer is no, then dont be affraid to say no. Time is money, shooting something your not into, for free does not benefit you in any way shape or form. If they are friends or family, and you want to do them a favor, that is up to you. If you do not know them, don't do any favors. Next thing you know, they are telling people where to get free pics. Again, time is money. Of course, on the other hand, if you know these people could lead you to more work you like doing, and more possible paid jobs, and you do not want to dissapoint them, then do the work, but get SOMETHING in return. Even if you sell them prints after words. In any event, photographing animals is really no big deal, just take the shots from their levels. horses photograph well as it is...dogs get antsy, so be prepared, and probably set your focus to continuous incase they are on the move. If the dogs are decently behaved, and follow basic sitting commands, with a few treats, they should be eating out of the palm of your hand (pun intended lol). [/QUOTE]

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