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LAST EDITED ON Oct-02-07 AT 10:08AM (MST)[p]Hey guys & gals, Brad here from "Garth Frandsen Photography" in Price, Utah. This year's hunting season, I'd like to try to lend a little encouragement on better trophy photo's. Buck, Bull, Bear, etc...make it look as good as possible (given your circumstances) Trophy photos are a wondeful thing to have, a great tangible memory...do everything you can to make it a great one!
1. Clean up your deer before you take your photo. This can easily be done with a wet rag or glove, wash away as much of the bloody areas as possible. Pay special attention to the mouth/nose area.
2. Wash your hands before posing in your photo and either do not wear or hide clothing that is blood stained.
3. If possible take your photos in the field or in a natural setting.( Not the back of your truck or garage floor)
4. Position the animal in front of you, place your deer on its abdomen with the front legs folded back under the chest. Pull the rear legs up under the belly of the deer for a natural look. Harvest photos are easiest to take before your deer gets to stiff. Hold the head level to the camera.
5. Try to position the camera at the level of the deer's head or lower. You can use a mini tripod, or have a friend take the photo for you. It'll look even nicer
6. Hold your trophy by the hide on the scruff of the neck, and avoid putting your hands on the antlers. If you have to hold antlers hold as little as possible and wear camo gloves. Human eyes are attracted to hands, don't take away from your deer with your hands.
7. If you field dress your deer prior to your photo being taken avoid open body cavities and move your deer away from the field dressing area.
8. Try not to take the photo with the tongue hanging out of your deer. This can easily be accomplished by placing a small rubber band around the mouth or simply shoving it in better.
9. Use your cameras highest megapixel setting, so it can be enlarged without distortion.
10. Take your camera everywhere you go in your pack or in your vehicle, protect it with a freezer bag or waterproof bag, AND PACK EXTRA BATTERIES.
11. Smile like your great grandchildren will see this someday, they most likely will.
12. Don't forget to add your hunting implement (bow, muzzleloader, etc) in the pic.
13. Try to leave room around yourself & the animal for text...who knows, that photo might end up on the cover of a hunting magazine.
Thanks for your time and good luck, anyone else with more tips feel free to post up.
*Here is a sample...this is my 07' Archery Buck.
STICK-FLICKER...Silent, But Deadly
-Buckhorn Archers (Castle Dale, UT)
-Timpanogos Archers (Orem, UT)
-Hell Hole Archers (Big Piney, WY)
[email protected]
1. Clean up your deer before you take your photo. This can easily be done with a wet rag or glove, wash away as much of the bloody areas as possible. Pay special attention to the mouth/nose area.
2. Wash your hands before posing in your photo and either do not wear or hide clothing that is blood stained.
3. If possible take your photos in the field or in a natural setting.( Not the back of your truck or garage floor)
4. Position the animal in front of you, place your deer on its abdomen with the front legs folded back under the chest. Pull the rear legs up under the belly of the deer for a natural look. Harvest photos are easiest to take before your deer gets to stiff. Hold the head level to the camera.
5. Try to position the camera at the level of the deer's head or lower. You can use a mini tripod, or have a friend take the photo for you. It'll look even nicer
6. Hold your trophy by the hide on the scruff of the neck, and avoid putting your hands on the antlers. If you have to hold antlers hold as little as possible and wear camo gloves. Human eyes are attracted to hands, don't take away from your deer with your hands.
7. If you field dress your deer prior to your photo being taken avoid open body cavities and move your deer away from the field dressing area.
8. Try not to take the photo with the tongue hanging out of your deer. This can easily be accomplished by placing a small rubber band around the mouth or simply shoving it in better.
9. Use your cameras highest megapixel setting, so it can be enlarged without distortion.
10. Take your camera everywhere you go in your pack or in your vehicle, protect it with a freezer bag or waterproof bag, AND PACK EXTRA BATTERIES.
11. Smile like your great grandchildren will see this someday, they most likely will.
12. Don't forget to add your hunting implement (bow, muzzleloader, etc) in the pic.
13. Try to leave room around yourself & the animal for text...who knows, that photo might end up on the cover of a hunting magazine.
Thanks for your time and good luck, anyone else with more tips feel free to post up.
*Here is a sample...this is my 07' Archery Buck.
STICK-FLICKER...Silent, But Deadly
-Buckhorn Archers (Castle Dale, UT)
-Timpanogos Archers (Orem, UT)
-Hell Hole Archers (Big Piney, WY)
[email protected]
