Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky

Canon 7D Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 1/500 f4.0 ISO 400

No matter where you go, there will always be, someone's dog going for a walk on their own. I was on a photo shoot with two professional dancers at the Distillery District downtown Toronto. While I was waiting for them to change their outfits, this beautiful Siberian Husky strolled on by. Do you remember watching the Littlest Hobo? 

"Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down, until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on"

Always be prepared for surprises, you never know what will come around the corner. All natural light, slight overcast day, no flash.

Man's Best Friend

Whippet

Canon 7D Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 1/800 f8.0 ISO 400

A Gentleman and his Whippet. I had the pleasure to meet this man at a conservation trail in Newmarket this past spring. I asked him if I could photograph his whippet, he was very kind and allowed me to do so. Afterwards, we exchanged emails and I kindly sent him a portrait and this shot.
Story telling in a photograph is as just important as a typical portrait. Never pass up moments like this, they tend to have that "Hallmark Card" look.
Weather conditions, overcast, no flash, all natural lighting.

Flat Coated Retriever

Flat Coated Retriever

Canon 7D Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 ISO 200 1/80 f/7.1

This photograph was taken mid afternoon, bright sunny day. 

Dogs do not have to be looking at the camera, a look away can be just as dramatic, like photographing a model. I take into consideration all possibilities that I can get when opportunities like this arises. Retrievers love the water, either close in shot like this or an environmental shot is good as well. Remember, get the catch lights in the eyes, all natural light, no flash used.