Photography Pet Portrait Tips

Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and horses, as well as more exotic pets, all deserve a stunning pet portraiture and animal painting. Anyone with a camera can take a photo of their pet. However, there is much more to producing a high quality portrait painting than just "point and click".

Once you have decided to get a portrait done of your pet, consider the pose that typifies your pet and how you would like to remember them by. Having thought that one out always carry your camera. The art in taking a good shot is to be patient and take your time. You can get someone to help you engage your pet in a game or maybe just photograph them in some of their unusual sleeping poses be it.

Toy, treat, camera, friend, action. This is helpful to get the attention of your pet. So if you are taking the photo have a friend nearby to assist in positioning the pet. Wave the treat under the nose of your pet and lift it up to the camera and hey presto.

It is advisable to take more than one photo because of colour differentials that will be highlighted in the various processes that need to be gone through.

It does not really matter what the location and background of the subject is because in my opinion the portrait is the main focus of the picture and therefore my backgrounds are simply tonal.

Use natural lighting when possible, therefore outside shots are preferable. If taking photos inside, get close to a natural source of light and do not use a flash. This will give an unnatural colour.

Always take a photo on a slight angle rather than face on. This will give better depth and a more three dimensional representation of your pet.

Reward your pet and you will be rewarded with a perfect pet portrait.