In part one we learned four ways to get your dog to look at the camera. In part two we learned 12 tips from a professional photographer.
In this Part Three, we will learn some basics of basic pet photography. Read the full article at Petfinder. The article is geared towards photographing pets for a shelter or rescue. These tips are useful for photographing most anything or anybody.
- Find a good location
- Try to find a quiet well lit area with as few distractions as possible.
- Background
- The background is often overlooked by amateur photographers. Even little things overlooked while taking the photograph can stick out when viewing it later.
- Lighting
- Lighting is crucial for taking photographs. Avoid using the cameras flash and position the pet farther from the background and closer to you.
- Position the Camera
- Get down to their level and capture their attention, see part one for tips on doing that.
- Fill the Frame/Viewfinder
- Try to get more of the pet than the background.
- Make a Connection
- Take some time to let the pet to get used to you.
- Shooting Outdoors
- If it safe to do so, take the photographs outside. You will need to pay attention to the lighting and position of the sun.
This Weeks Photo’s
Stay tuned for Part Four next Tuesday. Please comment below!
Mark