Fumanchewd wrote:Great dog shots V.
Thanks!
Fumanchewd wrote:Any pointers? I am most interested in how the dogs react to flash.
Ummm, can't say I have many pointers. Probably the most important thing I've learned is that you have to be able to react very quickly. Dogs can be quite a variety of action and emotion, but they have no concept of waiting till you're ready.
For example, the 2nd shot I posted (with the two dogs) is a successful failure for me. The dogs had been in the sunshine, but they were in the shade when I took that shot, and I didn't react and change settings quickly enough. The original unedited shot looks like this:
Thankfully, DSLR sensors being what they are, I was able to revive the shot.
With regard to flash, keep in mind that dogs can get redeye, just like humans. And sometimes you can get some weird reflection effects, like Ben's right eye in this one (this one isn't bad - I've seen worse, but can't find it right now):
Other than that, our dogs don't seem to mind flash too much. But not being much of a portrait guy, I don't use flash very often.
Also, depending on the dog's fur length and color, backlighting can actually be very cool:
EDIT: One other thing - With dogs and their snouts, DOF can sometimes be an issue for closeup or telephoto stuff. I've always been told to make sure their eyes are in focus, and I'd say that's been good advice.
Um...hopefully your diaper doesn't fill up as fast? 
