| Greetings fellow photographers! Today we’re going to take a look at a few tips for photographing your pet. As you probably already know, this can be a tricky task! But with a few simple ideas in mind, you can capture some fantastic images of your pet that are perfect for last minute gifts and cards.Here are a few things to keep in mind when photographing your pet: |
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Get to their level and engage them A common mistake in pet photography is to stand above the animal and shoot down at them. This kind of shot detracts from the animal’s personality and causes a loss of depth in the shot. Instead, get down to their level for a more interesting shot. Also, engage the animal by doing something they enjoy to exemplify their personality. If your dog loves playing fetch, then throw the toy, hunker down to about their eye level, and take several shots of the dog retrieving the toy. You will likely get lots of great shots of your dog ’smiling’ from ear to ear! Or, cut a little hole near the bottom of a brown paper shopping bag, put your cat in there, and photograph him as you play with him through the hole! |
| Use humor, costumes, and other props Another way to capture your pet’s personality is to use humorous costumes or other props. If your dog is the intellectual type, try sitting him down at a desk in front of a computer, with a pair of glasses or a tie (this will likely require a lot of planning and patience!). If you’re lucky, the dog may bat at the keyboard or stare intently at the screen for a humorous “workaholic” shot. Also, make the most of the Holiday season. Photograph your animal investigating their stocking or sleeping near the tree. This shot will make a great gift for the kids! hen, upload the edited image to your online photo account. |
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Birds, fish, and other animals If you have other types of pets, such as birds or fish, you can take great photos of them too. For birds, make sure you take them out of their cage, and get close to capture their marvelous colors. When photographing fish, use a polarizing filter to get through the water and avoid reflections. Also, don’t use a flash when photographing aquariums or other reflective cages.Here are a few other things to keep in mind for pet photography:Take many, many shots. Have patience; the more you take, the better chance you’ll have of getting the perfect one!Get active. Play with the animal, move around, and keep shooting quickly.Fill the frame. Avoid having to go back and crop or zoom when possible.Try using a wide angle or a long lens. A curious animal will approach the camera, and you may end up with a few very cute extreme close-ups!Use treats to get attention. Treats will help you snap one of those priceless shots of your dog with his head tilted to the side, asking you for the treat with his eyes. Be aware of your surroundings. Watch out for contrasting tones or unwanted items in the background, and use natural light whenever possible instead of a flash. |
| If you try some of these techniques, you will end up with a truly fantastic shot. Take your work to the next level by ordering an enlargement or canvas print to immortalize your pet. Remember that other pet products are also available, such as dog bowls, collars, leashes, and t-shirts. They make great gifts! Well, that’s all for now! Next time we’ll take a look at tips for photographing groups at Holiday gatherings. Until then, Happy Holidays, and have fun with pet photography |
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