Pet Photography - Tips For Great Pet Pictures

Getting great pictures of pets is such a tricky proposition that there are many photo studios that focus on only this niche (and make quite a profit in the process). Sometimes it can feel like getting a good picture of your pet is completely dependent upon luck, however that's not necessarily true. Before you give up, let's talk about a few ways that you can guarantee pictures of your pet will turn out great.

Catch it All

Unfortunately, our pets are only with us for a limited period of time. This is one reason it is critical to grab pictures of your animals in action while they're in their prime. If your dog loves to play fetch, have someone throw a ball or frisbee and snap a picture of him or her playing catch. If your cat tears up the toilet paper in the bathroom, snap a quick shot off before you clean it up - our fondest memories of pets are often the things they did wrong. Never forget that if a picture is worth a thousand words, each photo you take should essentially be a short story.

Spy on Them

Although it can be challenging to sneak up on your pet, if you can do it often it leads to some great pictures. Often times taking pictures of your pet at home just being themselves can yield some of the best photographs. Plus, just getting your cat or dog sleeping won't do justice when it comes to telling their story.

Get Their Attention

If you want a good photo of your pet, you'd better be ready to show them why paying attention is in their best interest. Make sure you come equipped with lots of treats otherwise they'll likely lose interest really fast. Treats can come in handy for both getting your pets attention to look the right direction but will also serve as a nice reward.

Get Your Pets Perspective

One of the major missteps many photographers make when shooting their pets is forgetting to get down to the animal's perspective. Kneeling (or laying) down to get the best angle on your pet is a great way to help them naturally fill out the photo frame, and will also more accurately represent their appearance. Perspective is also fun to toy around with - try getting a ground-level view of your small animal and watch as they become gigantic in the photograph.

Be Patient

Above all things, patience is key in shooting pets. As discussed earlier, your pet doesn't understand what you're trying to do so try to stay happy and your pet will sense the difference. Pets are highly sensitive to your emotions and if you begin to grow frustrated, so will they. If you start to grow frustrated, just take a break and come back later to try again.

Pets are an important part of our lives, and having a record of who they were and what they meant to us is incredibly valuable. If you can apply patience and enthusiasm to taking pictures of your pets, you'll be happily surprised at your results.

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