| Getting organized | | | | Once you're both positioned and your camera is ready, |
| Before you rush off with your camera, think about the | | | | get your friend to ring the bell or whatever you've |
| things you'll need to help you get great pony pics. They | | | | brought with you. That way, when he looks up, you'll |
| include: | | | | get the ideal shot of him looking towards you with his |
| - your camera | | | | head up and his ears forward. |
| - a memory card | | | | Groom First |
| - treats for your pony | | | | You probably won't want a full groom before taking |
| - something to attract your pony's attention - like a bell, | | | | photos of your horse or pony, but it is a good idea to |
| favourite treats or even a plastic bag to rustle | | | | take off any major stains and mud round his face and |
| - grooming kit | | | | neck. |
| Camera settings | | | | Take lots of photos |
| Not boring - but absolutely necessary! If it's your first | | | | This is where your extra memory comes in handy. |
| time and you're really only practicing, then set your | | | | The more photos you take, the better you'll get at it. |
| camera to take the maximum number of pictures. | | | | The other reason for taking lots of photos is that |
| You'll want to take lots so you can find out what | | | | when you come to look at them later, you can erase |
| works and what doesn't as well as the kind of horse | | | | all the ones where he blinked as you clicked the button |
| pictures you like best. | | | | and still have some to use! |
| If you already know what you're doing and are taking | | | | Try different angles |
| these for real - then do set your camera to the | | | | Take pictures of the whole of your horse including tail |
| highest resolution. It will mean you can take a lower | | | | and hooves! Then try just a head shot. Don't forget to |
| number of pics but the quality will be better and you | | | | use your zoom, if you have one, to get in close. And |
| will be able to get them printed to a larger size - so it's | | | | don't forget to check out the background before you |
| worth doing. | | | | click. If there's an ugly building behind - move!. Lots of |
| There's nothing worse than taking a brilliant photo of | | | | people forget that they can move when they have a |
| your pony and not being able to print it to a decent | | | | camera in their hands. Just taking a few steps to the |
| size! Low resolution images don't print incredibly well | | | | left or right can sometimes result in a much, much |
| above 6"x4". So the rule is - max resolution whenever | | | | better photo. |
| possible! | | | | Have fun |
| Take a friend | | | | When you or your pony get bored- stop! You can |
| It's more fun and definitely easier to take pictures of | | | | always have another go another time. Above all, have |
| your horse with a friend to help attract his attention. | | | | fun taking pictures of your pony. |
| Get them to stand just to the side and behind you. | | | | |