SAFETY FIRST

“OBVIOUSLY THE animal’s health and well-being come first,” says Canon pro David Southard. “The creatures we were shooting don’t mind the flash light, but they can only pose for a limited time – around 15 minutes – before becoming agitated. You should also ensure that your backdrop is fully secured, so there’s no way they can escape – small creatures can quickly disappear through the tiniest gaps, and it can be very difficult to find them again!”