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Sandra Ferguson Photography
- Feb 15
- 1 min
You have the best job ~ Memphis Pet Photographer
Yes ... I do ! Is it hard times .... YES it is ! Pet Photography is a challenge at times! I love the challenge! Has there ever been a "pet" I didn't get a photo of ... no. But it was a challenge! (& honestly it may have been only one!) HOOOOMAN photographers have an advantage. Their clients speak hoooooman! This photographer has to speak "dog" or "cat" or "horse" .... many different animals! I have extreme "patience" when it comes to animals. I am watching them and wat
Sandra Ferguson Photography
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Things to Ask Your Pet Photographer, #8
Do you photograph at DOG PARKS ???? Portrait Sessions - NO Dogs active - playing and running in water - YES For portrait sessions I use strobe lights even on location! I cannot have expensive photography equipment out in an off leash area. Dogs run loose, run up to you, run to me, pet parents run after their dogs .... and its way too much liability. Its an accident waiting to happen for those lights to get knocked over. There are many locations to have portraits taken outd
Sandra Ferguson Photography
- Feb 12
- 1 min
Things to Ask Your Pet Photographer, #7
Do you have props, ties or clothes? Yes ... Ask this question ! You may see dogs in collars or dresses - those may be provided by a Pet Parent. For my sessions, I have several "repeat" (lifetime) clients! They have invested in wardrobes for their pets. But, I have invested quite a bit over time.... I have many ties, bandana's, hats, jewelry, dresses, coats, sweaters, flower crowns. The only problem is I have sooooo much... It can be overwhelming what to pick from. Even re
Sandra Ferguson Photography
- Feb 11
- 1 min
Pets & The Humans
Pet Parents ... yes.... You can jump in some photos !!! Seriously .... if you want a family portrait... TELL ME. I focus on and think of... the animal in front of me. I watch your pet and I am thinking of ways to bring out their personality!!! But I never think HOOOOOMANS ! Just tell you me want in some photos and we can do this! But please know... even with you in the photo... I am looking at your pet!!! I want the eyes.... the eyes are the window to the soul. Take a l
Sandra Ferguson Photography
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Photography Tips
“You don't make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” ― Ansel Adams And a ton of stuff !!! It takes stuff for photography. This photo is going to Paws & Claws Quarantine Center. Within that Jeep.... there are dog ties, bandanas, treats, toys, tripods, backdrop and holder, reflector, cameras, strobes, yoga mat or blanket and any props
Sandra Ferguson Photography
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Things to Ask Your Pet Photographer, #5
What is your style of photography? Okay this is simple... you can look at Websites, Instagram & Facebook and see a persons style. I spent YEARS trying to get good clear crisp photos of animals. There are many natural light photographers who do the faded blurry dreamy photos. They are beautiful! But its not my style. Yes I do in studio shots and on location shots. But I shoot with strobes and I want everything.... especially the pet to be sharp and clear. Faded blurry dr
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