Pet Photography

Class Preview

Learn how to photograph pets and their people for personality-filled portraits that will be cherished fur-ever! Santa Fe’s Norah Levine shows you how.

Dog Behavior & Posing

Meet photographer Norah Levine and preview the techniques you’ll learn to capture the unique personalities of beloved pets and their owners. Get detailed information on building your camera kit and scouting the perfect locations for your shoots. Plus, discover Norah’s trusty methods of posing and directing her furry subjects.

Composing Impressive Shots

See how to create visually striking images by deepening your understanding of composition, light and color. Using simple rules of composition, Norah illustrates how to frame your shots for the most impact. You’ll also get expert tips on harnessing light, as well as using color to make your images pop!

Getting a Proper Exposure

Whether you’re shooting a black lab, a white poodle or anything in between, Norah shows you how to get the proper exposure every time! Get detailed instruction on adjusting ISO, shutter speed and aperture. Then discover how to capture light- and dark-colored pets with tricky contrasting backgrounds.

Photographing Cats

Gain confidence shooting gorgeous cat portraits! With Norah’s guidance, you’ll learn how to effectively work with cats, including simple tricks for grabbing their attention and creative ways to photograph them. In addition, Norah illustrates different ways to use window light to create truly striking imagery.

Portraits of People & Their Pets

Put your newfound skills into play by photographing people and their pets. Norah offers step-by-step instruction on setting up and composing the shot to achieve authentic, natural-looking portraits. Plus, play around with depth of field to create a variety of eye-catching effects.

Photographing Pets & Children

Discover the secret to taking photographs of children and their pets that will be treasured for years to come. Watch and learn Norah’s tried-and-true posing techniques for both younger and older children. In the process, you’ll also see how to capture moving subjects and shoot in open shade.

Photo Retouching

Put the finishing touches on your portraits with simple, effective post-processing techniques. Norah shares her streamlined method of selecting the best images from the shoot, then demonstrates how to retouch a variety of elements for stunning results!