Alicia Dickerson, Four-Legged Photo

When you have two dogs with very different fur colors in a single photo, sometimes one of them ends up looking a bit funny. Either the lighter dog looks too bright or the darker dog disappears. In the studio, it's a slam dunk every time because the studio lights can work wonders. Outside, you have a bit more of a challenge. Here's a few things I do: 

 1. Make sure the darker dog… Continue reading

by Alicia Dickerson, Four Legged Photo

Sometimes you have an amazing K-9 subject, but not the best location.

Recently, I was shooting at the Oregon Humane Society, trying to capture a great photo of Buffy to help her find a home. We were out in the back parking lot with asphalt and fences where the background was anything but pretty.

Buffy is mostly blind, so… Continue reading

Alica Dickerson, Four Legged Photo

Animals are so fun to photograph, but sometimes your photos might not quite capture the amazing personality of your four-legged friend. We are excited to bring aboard Alicia Dickerson, the owner/photographer for Four-Legged Photo! Each month, she will be sharing with us some tricks and tips to take your pet photography to the next level