Here are some guides to photography and grooming, as well as promotional videos for the program! To see recommended photography equipment check out our Shop section on photo gear.
Photography No. 1: How to Set Up Your Camera
Seth gives some tips and tricks about taking pet photos with a point and shoot camera, and then walks you through his preferred setup – a DSLR camera with a 50mm lens.
Photography No. 2: Safety, Location & Lighting
The most important thing when working with shelter pets is safety. Seth discusses important safety considerations when working with unknown shelter pets, finding a safe location with a positive backdrop, and how to get the perfect lighting.
Photography No. 3: How to Photograph Dogs
Photographing dogs is all about engagement. Learn how Seth works with shelter dogs to get beautiful head shots that connect with potential adopters. Seth also discusses full body shots, photographing black and white dogs, and how to make a tough-looking dog smile.
Photography No. 4: How to Photograph Cats
Cats can be mysterious, but with the right knowledge, you can get great pictures! Seth shows how to find a unique moment of expression when photographing cats. Other topics include how to take positive pictures of cats in kennels, working in a foster home setting, and photographing black and white cats.
How to Photograph Pets: Complete Episode
Learn everything from best location, lighting and photography techniques, all in efforts to help adoptable pets find forever loving homes.
Quick Tip: How to Take Better Intake Photos
Seth Casteel of Underwater Dogs gives a quick tip on how to take better intake photos at a shelter to save more pets’ lives.
Post-Production with Photoshop Elements
Seth Casteel walks you through putting the finishing touches on your photos in Photoshop Elements.
United Hope for Animals at Baldwin Park
Seth Casteel introduces us to United Hope 4 Animals, an amazing organization in LA that is helping Baldwin Park Animal Care Center adopt out more pets by teaming up and using photography, video, and more.
All-Star Web-Only PSA
Jackson Galaxy, Shorty Rossi, John Paul DeJoria, and Seth Casteel talk about the importance of grooming and good pet photography to increase adoptions.
Jackson Galaxy: “Get Involved” PSA
Jackson Galaxy, from Animal Planet’s hit show “My Cat From Hell”, discusses the importance of grooming and good pet photography and how you can get involved.
Shorty Rossi: “Job” PSA
Shorty Rossi, from Animal Planet’s hit show “Pit Boss”, compares online pet pictures to a job interview and explains why grooming and positive pet photography is so important.
John Paul DeJoria PSA
John Paul DeJoria, of Paul Mitchell and John Paul Pet, is joining forces with The Animal Rescue Site, GreaterGood.org, John Paul Pet, and the Petfinder Foundation to teach us tips and tricks to take better pictures of pets to increase adoption.
Seth Casteel PSA
Seth Casteel, of Underwater Dogs fame, is joining forces with The Animal Rescue Site, GreaterGood.org, John Paul Pet, and the Petfinder Foundation to teach us tips and tricks to take better pictures of pets to increase adoption.
Jackson Galaxy: “Dating” PSA
Jackson Galaxy, from Animal Planet’s hit show “My Cat From Hell”, compares online pet adoption to online dating and explains why grooming and positive pet photography is so important.
All-Star 1-Minute PSA
Jackson Galaxy, Shorty Rossi, John Paul DeJoria, and Seth Casteel talk about the importance of grooming and good pet photography to increase adoptions.
All-Star 30-Second PSA
Jackson Galaxy, Shorty Rossi, John Paul DeJoria, and Seth Casteel talk about the importance of grooming and good pet photography to increase adoptions.
Shorty Rossi: “Dating” PSA
Shorty Rossi, from Animal Planet’s hit show “Pit Boss”, compares online pet adoption to online dating and explains why grooming and positive pet photography is so important.
Jackson Galaxy: “Job” PSA
Jackson Galaxy, from Animal Planet’s hit show “My Cat From Hell”, compares online pet pictures to a job interview and explains why grooming and positive pet photography is so important.
