Your pet, be it a dog or a cat, is one of the best subjects for your camera. Animals rank a very close second to children as one of the most popular and rewarding subjects for a photographer. Taking good or even outstanding pet pictures is not really difficult. However, there are techniques that can make the job a lot easier and almost guarantee good pictures. The basic techniques could be made a lot easier if you use a camera that has adjustable shutter speeds and stops.
To make a picture, and not just another snapshot, take into consideration the clear details of your pet's lovely expressions. To fill your frame nicely, move closer to its face. Don't worry if you have a larger pet, because this won't be a problem. You still need to move closer to your pet's feed, even when working with a fixed focus camera. Checking your fixed focus camera manual is a good first step to know the best point where the lens could be in focus with your subject.
Smaller animals are harder to shoot, and therefore require that you use a close-up lens, or other attachments. You have to pay attention to the lighting used when you plan to take the photo indoors. To prevent red eye, move the flash a little bit to the side. This happens when the subject is too close that its eyes reflect the flash back to the lens.
The detail on the background can be removed by using a telephoto lens. This lens allows you to take the big picture of the subject even if you are not that close. After having animal photography done and over with, let's cover some topics that you still have to deal with later on.
You should also know that animals love to act like people. It is urgent that you be aware of this character in animal, so you can shoot a good photo. Much like children, animals are difficult to handle.
The only thing you can do is waiting until the animal assumes the pose you want and then make your move. Get your camera on stand-by because this will just be a split-second. This means that to get the kind of picture you will want will require prior planning, ingenuity, and a great deal of patience. It's a good idea to have someone to help with.
To concentrate on the shot, let your friend handle the pet by asking him or her to use rattles. This helper will take care of bringing the animals back to the set, should they stray away or wander. A longer cable release should help a lot if you don't have help. The only thing you have to worry about is not tripping on the camera wire, but the rest will be easy. To make sure that your pet doesn't stay away from the set, try using a prop to keep the animal's attention.
To make a picture, and not just another snapshot, take into consideration the clear details of your pet's lovely expressions. To fill your frame nicely, move closer to its face. Don't worry if you have a larger pet, because this won't be a problem. You still need to move closer to your pet's feed, even when working with a fixed focus camera. Checking your fixed focus camera manual is a good first step to know the best point where the lens could be in focus with your subject.
Smaller animals are harder to shoot, and therefore require that you use a close-up lens, or other attachments. You have to pay attention to the lighting used when you plan to take the photo indoors. To prevent red eye, move the flash a little bit to the side. This happens when the subject is too close that its eyes reflect the flash back to the lens.
The detail on the background can be removed by using a telephoto lens. This lens allows you to take the big picture of the subject even if you are not that close. After having animal photography done and over with, let's cover some topics that you still have to deal with later on.
You should also know that animals love to act like people. It is urgent that you be aware of this character in animal, so you can shoot a good photo. Much like children, animals are difficult to handle.
The only thing you can do is waiting until the animal assumes the pose you want and then make your move. Get your camera on stand-by because this will just be a split-second. This means that to get the kind of picture you will want will require prior planning, ingenuity, and a great deal of patience. It's a good idea to have someone to help with.
To concentrate on the shot, let your friend handle the pet by asking him or her to use rattles. This helper will take care of bringing the animals back to the set, should they stray away or wander. A longer cable release should help a lot if you don't have help. The only thing you have to worry about is not tripping on the camera wire, but the rest will be easy. To make sure that your pet doesn't stay away from the set, try using a prop to keep the animal's attention.
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