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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.
