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Any photographers here?

Pitbullgirl16

Pitbullgirl16

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I'm very much in to wildlife photography, and have been for the past year or two. My busy schedule hasn't given me time to play around behind the lens for a while, but since spring I've been able to pick back up on photography some. I've really been wanting to get some good shots of Sarabi, and have been able to get several good close ups in macro mode. I'm thinking about taking her outside in the sunlight to get a few shots eventually when she gets a bit bigger, and just wondering if any of y'all that are in to photography have any tips you use for getting good shots of your snakes? Also what kind of camera(s) and lenses do you use? I currently have a Canon Powershot SX10IS. Thinking about upgrading...
 
Yes we are (when we get time) and so are several others on here - you can often see photos under the "Natural History" forum which includes pictures from field herping adventures or the "Photography" forum on here. There are several posts regarding cameras, lenses, and posing snakes under that forum. We shoot all Canon. We have 2 DSLRs and the SX30. You can see some of our outside photo shoot with our snakes on our website under the photo gallery.(www.twocornypeople.com)
 
I would say, the light is best in the early morning, late afternoon, possibly overcast days. Don't shoot in shade. Try both flash/no flash. Shoot a LOT of photos. You can get a snake to hold still by placing something over it for a few minutes- a clear deli, a bowl, a hide. If you place the snake on a low branch, you have both hands free. You can dangle some small snakes over flowers (others just won't cooperate). A clutter-free natural background is attractive, like stone, bark, pine needles. Watch for hawks- don't step too far away if you're letting a snake just walk around.

I'm using a Sony NEX DSLR. I just am not committed enough to carry a full-size camera around. I love it.

And good photo editing software makes a TON of difference. I'm using Lightroom.
 
I've been looking at the Canon DSLR's, and a few Nikons. I've always been partial to Canon though. I had a little Canon Powershot digital that I loved, and took awesome pictures. Someone knocked it out of my hand and it broke. I was so upset. I don't know why I never got another one. Carrying a huge camera aroud gets tiring.
I'm not brave enough to take her outside yet. Not until she's quite a bit bigger. Maybe to hold her and get a few shots. But no way will I be letting her out of my hand for a while. Lol
I haven't ever heard of Lightroom before. Is it software you purchase and download like Adobe Photoshop?

I haven't heard of
 
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