Archive for March 31st, 2008

31
Mar

Muslin back drop for your photography studio discount and sale review


This article will summarize a few of the best photography backdrop suppliers and sites which I have found in my professional photography career.

As always, little wet dog photography will do the digging on photographer gear so you don’t have to. We dig out the deals, sniff out the sales, and post our reviews. Your time is better spent shooting pictures and not trying to figure out which equipment to use!

  • Aura Backdrops offers great selection at reasonable prices.
  • The Backdrop Outlet offers a free copy of their printed catalogue you can have sent to your home. In additional they offer an extensive selection. Currently they are running a sale for 30% of on March 31st 2008.
  • Boss backdrops offers a unique selection of space backdrops. In addition they offer wrinkly free backdrops which is suppose to be better than muslin. Finally, they have a selection of backdrops which can be turned upside down – like pink on top and purple on the bottom and upside down.
  • Adorama also offers backdrops at fair prices – but in all honesty I have had horrible customer service experience with them before so I would never buy another product from them.
  • Full line of back drops by Adorama here 
  • Adoroma also offers discount muslin backdrops at huge discount savings via their overstock program. Muslin backdrops which were normally $59.95 are now discounted to $39.95. That is quite a bargain.
  • Bizrate also offers backdrops but I think they are only a drop shipper.
  • Alzo Digital offers a unique 6ft by 7ft backdrop in various colors. They have what is called a “Twistflex background panel” which comes with different colors on each side. You can quickly twist the backdrop into shape and pack away – great for on site interviews, small offices, or mobile photographers. Great for portable backdrop set up and take down if you don’t want the hassle of a full rig to lug along. They also provide a metal frame and zippered case.
  • Another interesting company is Grosh, established in 1995. They offer clients the chance to rent backdrops for any occasion – any I mean any occasion. They have space themes, fantasy, European streets, Christmas, china, retro… you get the message.
  • And for the wider look you can go with Horizontal Backgrounds – and they also offere vinyl backgrounds in gradated tone.

As always, little wet dog photography will do the digging on photographer gear so you don’t have to. We dig out the deals, sniff out the sales, and post our reviews. Your time is better spent shooting pictures and not trying to figure out which equipment to use!

31
Mar

Pet Photo Contest Cutest Baby Pet Photos

I am going to enter some of my recent work into a Pet Photo Contest… but can’t decide which ones are my best images. It is hard for a photographer to decide as we often get “married to our work”.

So which one of these do you think is the “cutest”? I already have had a few comments in email so many thanks all! I am partial to the first 5, but not sure what real people like. Feel free to reply below in the comments section! (If you hover over the picture you will get the description. If you click on the image you will get a one page view).

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTEST IS BELOW

Baby Pets Photo Contest -
Nothing says “awwww!” like an adorable baby animal. Enter your most cuddle-worthy snapshots of your kittens, puppies, or any baby pet that will melt hearts.

Many thanks.

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31
Mar

Companion Animal Pet Photo Contest

I justed entered some of my recent art work into a photo contest! Our companion animals Sunday and Tosa have so many modeling photos that it was hard to pick just one! See below for pictures I submitted.

Don’t forget to log into Snapfish from April 7th until April 13th to vote for your favorite pet photos! Sunday and Tosa thank you for your support for “world’s cutest pet!”

Our entries are called:

  • Baby Pet Photo: Is it hunting season Mr. Ducky?
  • Funny Pet Photo: Mirror Mirror on the wall
  • Best Friends Photo: My Frisbee - The Look

Below are the descriptions of the categories and sample photos of the images we submitted to the contest! Happy clicking!  

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Baby Pets Photo Contest -
Nothing says “awwww!” like an adorable baby animal. Enter your most cuddle-worthy snapshots of your kittens, puppies, or any baby pet that will melt hearts.
CONTEST DATES
Photo Submission: Mar 27, 2008-Apr 6, 2008
Voting Dates: Apr 7, 2008-Apr 13, 2008
Winners Announced: May 7, 2008

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Funny Pets Photo Contest
Pugs dressed like princesses, cats using the potty, parrots dancing like the stars - make us laugh! Enter photos of your pets dressed up in costumes, caught at their naughtiest moments, or pretending they’re people.
CONTEST DATES
Photo Submission: Mar 27, 2008-Apr 6, 2008
Voting Dates: Apr 7, 2008-Apr 13, 2008
Winners Announced: May 7, 2008

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Best Friends Photo Contest
They’re loyal, lovable, and doggone cute – we want to see photos of you with your barking, mewing, chirping, and slithering friends. Or does your furry friend have a furry friend? Send us shots of your animal friends!
CONTEST DATES
Photo Submission: Mar 27, 2008-Apr 6, 2008
Voting Dates: Apr 7, 2008-Apr 13, 2008
Winners Announced: May 7, 2008

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