@janiehoulgrave said in Snow Day with my handsome boy- Remus (aka Spring Willow's Auld Lang Syne):
@eeeefarm its actually just a Canon T3 I got maybe 5 years ago, but the lens is a 50mm 1.8f and it makes a huge difference for relatively little cost. Its fixed focal length so it can be a bit tricky to get them in frame while holding treats or toys to get their attention, but worth it for sure!
That aperture sure makes a difference! I used to do pet portraits for a friend with a doggie daycare. I have a few tricks to get their attention, and I got pretty good at making unusual noises to get the expression. If you don't nail it in the first few shots usually they get bored (just like kids!). Something that works with horses is to open an umbrella slowly. Then (if you are lucky) you get something like this: