Your pets can make great photographic subjects. They are often cute and cuddly and never camera shy! But take your time to get the right shots.
- get your pet active ? they exude energy and do daft things ? perfect for photography
- catch the cute expression ? the ?ahhhhhhh? factor always wins!
- use props if you need to ? toys, sticks, string ? try to interest your pet
- action shots work well ? put your pet to work
- don?t shoot immediately after your pet has slept ?..
...... or after it has had a heavy meal
- use a fast shutter speed to freeze movement (use flash if necessary)
- try different angles ? full face, profiles, angled up and down
- have pet food at hand ? bribery always works
- move back to show the immediate environment; move in to show individual features
- be patient ? watch your pet and wait for the right moment
- have a friend to help ? they can distract and interest your pet
- a sharp noise (e.g. from a clap or a squeaky toy) will grab immediate attention (and is certain to get a cute shot)
- de-clutter the background ? let your images focus on your pet
Cats and dogs are obvious subjects for photography. Don?t forget other pets ? snakes, rabbits, hamsters, tortoises ? can make great images too. Use your imagination.
Eric Hartwell runs the photography resource site http://www.theshutter.co.uk and the associated discussion forums as well as the regular weblog at http://thephotographysite.blogspot.com
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