The Best Techniques for Taking Photos of Animals and Pets

Whether you are looking to snap some photos of
man's best friend or you wish to photograph your
favorite animals on your next getaway to the
nearby zoo, taking photos of animals and pets
can be a lot of fun. If your pet is just like a
child to you, then it may be that your goal is
to take some great pictures to present in
picture frames on your desk where you work.
There is a true art to capturing good animal
pictures, and this article takes a look at what
you must do to get top notch shots that you'll
always treasure.

Be Patient When Photographing Animals

Pets are able to become tired during a photo
session just like human children can. Keep your
photo sessions brief and sweet. Employ a quiet
voice. Also practice patience. Experiment with
taking a few photos while the pet is doing the
typical things that he or she does each day in
lieu of making a big fuss with the camera and
posing the animal, since this can make your pet
tense.

Catch the Animal's Attention by Using Props

You will find that props benefit you greatly
when you take pictures of pets. Many pets are
simply not "into" posing for a camera, however
with the right props, you can catch even the
most shy pet's attention. You may use a noisy
squeaky toy, a flower that's colorful, or maybe
a little but rewarding treat to get the pet to
look your direction.

Get Down to the Same Level as Your Pet

If you get down to the pet's level the same way
that you do when taking pictures of a kid, this
will help you to capture some great pet photos.
If you put yourself at your pet's level, you can
get beautiful eye contact shots that will be very
memorable. The most intimate and warm pet
pictures (the shots that you just cannot wait to
exhibit in picture frames throughout your home or
office) are the ones taken at the pet's eye
level, not looking down on the pet from above
it.

Utilize the Zoom to Get Up Close

Either walk up close or use your zoom feature to
become up close and personal with your pet. Make
sure the whole display screen or the viewfinder
is filled up with your pet. If you do this it
will emphasize the most important thing in the
picture. If you are not sure about the focusing
distance for your camera, read your owner's
manual.

Concluding Tips

Animals normally love to play and run, so it is
only natural to take photos of them doing what
they really do best! Take some action pictures
of your pet while it is enjoying things like
running, leaping, begging, and bounding happily
around. And be sure to take a lot of different
shots to increase the odds of ending up with the
perfect pet photos. The great thing about a
digital camera is that you can feel free to snap
as many shots as you would like to, and then view
them at a later time to choose your absolute
favorites. Think about displaying your favorite
shots in pet-themed picture frames that will add
to the beauty of your photos.

If you do some planning ahead, it's not hard to
capture some great pet photos that will really
draw out the best qualities in your pet.

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