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How To Photograph Fairy Lights | Making holiday lights fluffy circles in your dog photography

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Festivities are on the horizon so this week’s video is looking at how to photograph holiday lights with your pets (or people!). Dog photography with fairy lights isn’t as hard as you might think on the outset, so with these simple tips you’ll be rocking that Christmas light bokeh in no time at all!

For a full list of equipment used in this video please see the list below:

πŸ›’ PIKA200PRO – https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/products/pika200-pro-portable-battery-powered-ttl-pocket-flash
πŸ›’ SMART Speedlite Adapter Bracket – https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/products/pixapro-smart-speedlite-adapter-bracket-bowens-s-type-fitting
πŸ›’ 65cm Rice Bowl – https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/products/65cm-25-point-5-16-sided-easy-open-rice-bowl-parabolic-softbox-with-white-interior
πŸ›’ Light Stand – https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/products/pixapro-240cm-air-cushioned-studio-light-stand-4-section-interchangeable-fitting
πŸ›’ Flash Transmitter – https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/products/pixapro-pro-st-iv-2-point-4ghz-flash-transmitter
πŸ›’ Crate Prop – https://blessenceprops.co.uk/products/special-offer-set-of-3

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Also, how adorable is our Christmas Tree?!

πŸ”— Blog for this topic: https://thattogspot.com/how-to-photograph-pets-with-holiday-lights/

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