This talk covers essential tips on working with different pet personalities and how to capture the true spirit of pets through your lens. After discussing these points, Dinah will touch upon simple editing tips.
This Talk is powered by vivo
Date: 27 November 2025
Day: Thursday
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Fees: FREE ENTRY.
Location: 22 Cleopatra St, El Korba, Heliopolis
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Outline of the Talk:
1. Welcome & Introduction (15 mins)
• Who I am & my photography approach.
• What we will cover.
• Showcase a few favorite pet photos.
2. What Makes a Great Pet Photo? (20 mins)
• Story + Emotion + Character.
• Showcasing personality.
• What’s the purpose? (memory / product / adoption / creative)
3. Understanding Pets in Front of the Camera (15 mins)
• Pet personality types.
• Different poses.
• Safety and trust-building.
• Using treats, toys & timing.
4. Mobile Photography Basics (30 mins)
• Lighting fundamentals.
• Angles and perspective.
• Composition tips (rule of thirds, clean backgrounds)
• Movement vs still shots — when to use burst mode.
5. Hands-On Demonstration (10 mins)
• Quick mini-shoot example (with or without model)
• Posing & capturing expression.
• Focus on eyes & distance control.
6. Editing for Pets (15 mins)
• Quick fixes on mobile apps.
• Enhancing fur, eyes & color without overdoing it.
7. Closing Q&A (15 mins)
• Open questions on techniques & challenges.
About Dinah:
I’m Dinah Harvey. I’m 25 years old, an Architectural Engineer graduate and Egypt’s first professional pet photographer. What started as a love for dogs and photography has grown into a full studio dedicated entirely to pets. I launched Clooper Studios three years ago; a pet photography studio that captures beautiful playful moments of pets with their owners, giving people irreplaceable memories of their pets to cherish forever. The studio was inspired and named after my two dogs Cleo + Cooper.
Clooper Studios has experience with over 300+ dogs and 30+ cats. My style is natural, colourful, and expressive, always focused on the details that make each dog one-of- a-kind, as they truly are. I believe pet photography should be creative, and full of heart and I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned with others — helping pet parents take images they’re proud of, even with just a phone in their hands at home. Pets bring so much joy into the world and especially into their owners’ worlds, and I feel lucky that my job lets me capture a little piece of that every day.
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- This Thursday, 20th November, 07:00 am, OPPO photography contest in Cairo, Egypt
- This Friday, 21st November, 02:00 pm, Workshop: Food Photography & Styling by Mobile with vivo By Hadeel Magdy in Heliopolis
- Next Tuesday, 25th November, 07:00 pm, Create Beyond the Lens - AI & Visual Storytelling with vivo V60 Talk By Samo Rera in Heliopolis
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