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.