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uTIPS & TRICKS www.vetnpetdirect.com.au | 17 Pets are a big part of our family so it is no wonder that pet photography is very popular. Just like every family member we love to have beautiful photos of them to show online, print and share with everyone. Pets are a tricky subject to photograph as they don't always follow directions and they can be unpredictable. The following are some tips to help you capture your pet's personality and beauty to create professional looking photographs. 1. Capture their character - what is it that makes your pet special? Are they playful, lazy, mischievous or adventurous? Try and take photographs of them doing what it is they do best and love to do. 2. Location - choose a place where they are comfortable and not stressed out. 3. Use natural light - using natural light will help reduce the chance of red eyes and a camera flash can often startle or scare your pet. 4. Surprise them - be ready with your camera so you can take a photo while they are acting naturally and unaware they are being watched. 5. Be playful - play with them and make it fun for a more relaxed and happy photo shoot. 6. Get on their level - be on the same level as your pets and shoot from their eye level or below, even if it means lying down on your stomach. 7. Be patient - a beautiful photo may not happen right away and the more relaxed you and your pet become the better the photos will be. 8. Close up - take close up photographs to show off their fur, face or features. 9. Focus on their eyes - after all "the eyes are the window to the soul". 10. Shutter Speed - for active pets use a faster shutter speed or sports mode to capture them in action. If capturing the perfect photo of your pet seems impossible, you can always try booking a session with a professional pet photographer. They can work with you to help capture that perfect pet portrait.

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