Who has never wanted to photograph or photograph their pet?They tend to be our best friends, faithful squires. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a parakeet or a parrot, photographing animals is always a lot of fun, because they also have fun with us, pure moment of relaxation.
Reflecting, we’ve separated some valuable tips so you can photograph your pet, the result is always very good, but it’s not an easy task to photograph them, so here are our tips:
1? Having help with you
A very valuable tip: don’t photograph your pet alone, an assistant will be as important as the photographer himself, believe me, animals don’t have the same sense of rationality as we do, they don’t know they’re posing, sometimes they think it’s a joke, that’s why they run, run away, don’t stand still, stay away from the frame and even turn their backs on you , that’s why it’s important that you and your assistant enjoy them very much, trying to make them comfortable and calm.
2? Respect your time and space
Don’t stress your pet: it won’t take good pictures. If after several photos you cannot get “this image”, let the animal rest. Let him do his thing, eat, run, stay here and there until he calms down again. For dogs and cats, some toys they’re used to can help a lot. They may also end up illustrating the photos.
3? Keep the camera close
This advice is for those who have no help. If you plan to put your pet inside the house, always keep the camera closed, an hour you will catch it off guard, these are usually the best photos, the most fun.
4? Find a comfortable place
With this tip, you’ll probably get great photos now. Find a nice place that doesn’t offer risks or distractions for your pet. Do you know the place or park you usually walk through?This can be good: he’s already used to the environment, he won’t get irritated or nervous. Don’t do external tests with them on very hot or very cold days. To make photos look great, look for backgrounds that don’t contain a lot of information. The most important thing is the partner self.
5? Use multiple angles
From afar, up close, sideways, lying down: everything is allowed, the more photos you have with different versions, the better, try to find the angle that values your pet. So try, experiment, play with concentration, try new alternatives.
6? Know how long it will take to stop
That’s the most important advice. If you notice that your pet doesn’t like, stop, can be uncomfortable or something bothers you, there’s no point in forcing him to do something he doesn’t have fun with, besides disrespect and judgment, the abuse animal is a crime under the law. Respect your pet first.
That was our advice. And don’t forget the essentials: make sure you both have fun.