REPLAY - Ep. 51 - The Best Gear for Pet Photography with Charlotte Reeves

We are in the middle of a replay series where we are re-releasing some of our favorite podcast episodes that feature our for the upcoming Hair of the Dog Summit.In this replay, we 're rebooting one of Charlotte Reeves' episode where we talked about  the best gear for pet photography. Enjoy!_______________051 - Turns out, returning guest Charlotte Reeves and I have a *lot* of thoughts when it comes to camera gear! Not surprising, I guess, for two pet photographers who've been shooting for a collective 25 years. 😯 Join our lively conversation and get the lowdown on the latest gear options, plus stories about scammers, soggy dogs and my enormous man-hands.  What To Listen For: What to consider when choosing your camera bodyHow to build up your kit if you're just starting outThe lenses we couldn't live without—and the one that I'm drooling over!Which lens brands tend to require micro-adjustmentsThe advantages and disadvantages of using a lens adapterPractical ways to use Animal Eye AF (and when you should avoid it)If you've found yourself frustrated that you can't nail your shots, well, it might be a matter of needing more practice. But it might also be that the gear you have isn't suited to the job you're asking it to do. After listening to this episode, you'll be well-equipped to make better decisions about buying (or selling!) your gear.     Resources From This Episode: Learn Pet Photography (home of the Free Daily Tip series!)Charlotte Reeves PhotographyCharlotte's Working with Natural Light courseCharlotte's RealShoots seriesHOD Podcast Episode 17: Location Scouting Secrets w/CharlotteHair of the Dog AcademyFree Hair of the Dog CommunityHair of the Dog Summit (Sept.13-15)JOIN THE PARTY: Join our free pet photography community More pet photography resources here Connect on Insta Ready to get serious about your pet photography? Join us inside Hair of the Dog Academy! Check out my gear and my favorite books. Grab my book! Pet and Horse Photography for Everybody