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We all love our animals. They
do such funny, adorable, and cute things. But somehow when
that camera comes out they run and hide or they just seem
to always be pointed away from the camera when you push
the button. Well here are some tips to help you have a
better chance at getting great photos of your pet.
1. Don’t wake your pet
out of deep sleep and attempt to coerce him into
performing for the camera. It won’t happen. Try to take
photos of your pet during their routine playtime.
2. If there is enough
daylight to take photos then turn the flash off. My cat
has learned to close his eyes just before the flash goes
off. He learned that little trick quick too! Many times a
camera flash is just too bright for them, that’s why
they point away from you when they know that you’re
taking photos.
3. Don’t try to get them
looking into the camera. If there is someone around who
can play with your pet just get a shot of them playing
with someone else. You can have the photo with the person
and the pet or get close to crop the person out of the
shot.
4. If your pet always runs
away from you every time you pull the camera out try
leaving the camera sit out where it can be seen. Take
photos of other things in the home and try turning the
flash off.
5. Be prepared to grab your
camera and take photos when your pet is ready, read
“doing something cute.” I’ve been able to get some
of the best photos of my cat when he’s just doing
something on his own.
Remember don’t put
pressure on your animal to perform for the camera. Think
more on the lines of catch them in their natural habitat.
Our pets want to make us happy and you can easily confuse
them by pressuring them to look good for the camera. Also
be prepared to take a whole lot of bad photos for that one
really good one.
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About
The Author
Copyright
2004 Kelly Paal
Kelly Paal
is a Freelance Nature and Landscape
Photographer, exhibiting nationally and
internationally. Recently she started her
own business Kelly Paal Photography (www.kellypaalphotography.com).
She has an educational background in
photography, business, and commercial art.
She enjoys applying graphic design and
photography principles to her web design. |
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