Picture Perfect Holiday Pet Photography

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Picture Perfect Pups — Easy Dog Photography Tips

Loyal, loving, quirky and kind — a dog brings so much joy to life. It comes as no surprise that pet parents take ample pictures of furry family members. Dogs are a favorite subject matter for amateur and professional photographers, and countless framed photographs and slews of social media images prove it.

From capturing those split-second cute poses to setting up the ideal seasonal image, dog photography is a big trend. A recent survey found that most dog owners (65%) admit to taking more photos of their dog than their significant other. However, getting the ultimate shot can be trickier than it seems.

No matter your experience with pet photography, there are some tips and tricks that can help you get the ideal pictures of your canine counterparts. The photography experts at Adobe share some methods for taking pet pictures that you’ll cherish for years to come.

Balance lighting

Good lighting is essential for any type of photography. If too much light is coming from behind, your dog will appear darker. If too much light is in front, it may wash out your pup.

Keep in mind, fur absorbs light differently than skin, so experiment to see how changes in lighting impact the photograph. Natural light is typically best, not only for the resulting image, but also because many pets are sensitive to flash.

Use a fast shutter speed

No matter your pup’s personality, they’ll probably be moving in some manner as you try to photograph. If you’re using a tablet or smartphone, switch the settings for an action shot.

If you’re using a camera, opt for a faster shutter speed. This will help ensure that your pup’s excitement doesn’t turn into a disappointing photo when you review the image and it’s a big blur.

Know the dog’s personality

Some dogs adore affection and will melt for back scratches and belly rubs. Some pets go gaga for a game of fetch. Some just can’t resist their favorite treat.

Whatever the dog’s preferred ways to feel loved, use them to your advantage during your photo session. This will help make them feel comfortable, encourage cooperation and keep their attention.

Make some quick edits

A few simple edits after you take a picture can elevate the image significantly. When on the go, Lightroom presets allow you to seamlessly edit your photos in one click from your mobile device. Lightroom offers thousands of presets to choose from, and even more can be found in Lightroom Discover.

Trust the process

You may have an idea of what you want to create, but in the end it’s the pets who determine the context of the photo, which is part of the magic. Remember to mix candid and posed

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CELEBRITY NEWS

By Dana Jackson

QDo the People’s Choice Awards still exist? As a kid, I remember them being on TV. I always wanted to take a survey to vote for my favorites, but never got the chance.

— H.L.

AYes, the People’s Choice Awards are still a thing and are still broadcast on network television. This year, they’ll be hosted by Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”) and air on NBC and the E! channel on Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Voting was done online.

The awards first aired in 1975, and up until 2005, the winners were determined through a Gallup poll. The first winners included Barbra Streisand as Favorite Film Actress and John Wayne as Favorite Film Actor. Ellen DeGeneres has won the most awards since its inception. This year, Ryan Reynolds (“The Adam Project”) will be honored with the “People’s Icon Award” for the bulk of his work.

Each category for the stars, shows and movies consist of eight nominees each and include recent films like “Halloween Ends” and “Black Adam.”

QDid they ever find a permanent host for “Jeopardy!” or will they continue to rotate the two they have now?

— A.A.

AIn July 2022, it was officially announced that Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik would remain hosts of the hit syndicated game show “Jeopardy!” When Alex Trebek passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2020, there was a long rotation of hosts, including NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and fan favorite LeVar Burton (“Reading Rainbow”), until it was announced the search had ended because producer Mike Richards had landed the coveted job. He was soon fired after past sexist and racist comments of his resurfaced.

In the meantime, the show called upon past “Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings and sitcom star Mayim Bialik (“The Big Bang Theory”) to rotate hosting duties. It was such a ratings success that they were offered contracts, and the rest is history.

QI read that former Bachelorette Emily had another baby. How many children does she have, and how old is her daughter, Ricki, now? — B.C.

AEmily Maynard was chosen as the star of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” 10 years ago. She was a young mother who had lost her fiance, NASCAR driver Ricky Hendrick, in a plane crash in 2004. She found love briefly with contestant Jef Holm, who proposed to her at the conclusion of the reality show, but it wasn’t meant to be.

After the show, she stayed under the radar, living a normal life in Charlotte, North Carolina, raising daughter Ricki, when she started dating a man she met at church named Tyler Johnson. They eventually married and had five more children, including a new baby boy named Jones, who was born in August of this year.

Ricki, the little girl Maynard was pregnant with when she tragically lost her fiance, is now 17 years old.

Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.  © 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

Kenan Thompson, host of the 2022 People’s Choice Awards. ©Photo Credit Depositphotos