Guide to Taking Great Cell Phone Photos

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A stellar portrait is a vital step to helping an animal connect with a potential adopter. With the right light, a little consideration for your background, and some insider info on what settings to use, your cell phone can be a powerful tool for creating unforgettable adoption portraits that save lives.  

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Social Media On a Schedule

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Social media is nothing short of a miracle for the world of animal welfare. It allows us to reach whole new audiences, save lives in creative ways, and maintain an affordable and effective marketing strategy while simultaneously transforming the conversation surrounding pet adoption into something more positive. But like all good things — it requires…

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Tips for Writing Pet Bios

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An engaging and exciting bio is the cherry on top of a great photograph! In this 4-page guide, you’ll get fresh inspiration for new bios that work outside the box, and fun examples from HeARTs Speak artists that have sealed the deal for shelter pets.

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Tips for Photographing Black Animals

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When it comes to photographing shelter animals, those of the raven-coated persuasion can be among the most challenging to truly capture accurately. This 3-page PDF guide is chock-full of actionable tips from professional HeARTs Speak artist members for getting great shots of black animals in any setting!  

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