Article Review 2

Magazine: Popular Photography
Issue: November 2008
Article: Monkey Shines

This article was about how to take a great portrait, no matter what your subject's species is. It described certain tips to make a great portrait no matter what species you are taking pictures of. The first tip was that if you watch baby gorillas they act the same and even make some of the same gestures as children do. The following tip was to hide the handler. Animals don't always pose the way we want them to, so it can often be difficult to photograph them. One solution to this is to have the handler hold the subject, and drape a cloth over the animals arms. These fabrics can add visual interest to the photo but it may depend on the color or texture of the fabric.
The next step is to say the magic word. Since interacting with the subject may be the hardest part you can say their names to get their attention or say something that they might find funny, this may include sounds or words. The last tip is to work efficiently. Animals and children cannot sit still for very long so it is important to have the lighting ane exposure ready to go. Then you should make sure that they are comfortable befor starting. However, you shouldn't spend forever trying to do this, be willing to come back and try again because the first try may not be a success. To sum this all up you should be ready, be quick, and be patient.