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FAQ
What gear does Nicole shoot with?
Nicole here! I’m a Canon girl and I currently shoot with the R5 Mk II. I definitely didn’t start with that camera though. When I started my business I started with the Canon 7D and some nice glass – the 70-200 2.8 and the 24-70 2.8. Throughout the years I’ve added on to my glass collection and moved up to the 5d mark ii around 2014. I used that camera for about 5 years and almost 200,000 shutter counts before graduating to the 1dx and then moved over to mirrorless. Remember, the best camera is the one that you have with you and you don’t need the highest end gear to take great images.
I’m just getting started, where should I start?
Amazing! I’m so excited for the journey you’re about to embark on. The Hair of the Dog Academy was created to help beginner and intermediate pet photographers master the craft of pet photography and create a professional level gallery. Check out all the ways you can work with me on our main Nicole Begley Education page.
I don’t have a business, is the Hair of the Dog Academy still worthwhile?
If your goal is to create professional level animal photographs, yes! We do work with cameras with interchangable lenses, such as DSLR’s or mirrorless cameras. While some lessons can be applied to phone photography, we specialize in working with a “grown up” camera.
Does Hair of the Dog cover working with horses too?
We sure do! We have several lessons inside the Academy that are specifically focused on equine photography. Additionally, almost all of the foundational content and assignments apply no matter which animal you’re photographing.