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How to Take Great Pictures of the Family Pet
© NYI Student Larysa Y. Petlina
With holiday time approaching, now is the time when the family photographer tends to get out the camera to snap those memorable family
photos, but don't overlook your dog or cat or parakeet or turtle -- they're
members of your family too! These tips from the New York Institute of
Photography (NYI), America's oldest and largest photography school, will show you how you can capture your
pet on film.
Just like other members of your family, the pet in your life may need to be
cajoled to stand still long enough for you to push the shutter button. The
easiest way to do this is to use the time-honored tradition of treats. Who
wouldn't do just about anything for something yummy? In fact, if you want two animals to "cuddle," try rubbing some food behind the
ear of one of them - then be prepared to shoot fast!
One of the most important elements for good pet photography is to try to
capture the personality of your animal on film. This can be accomplished
by taking photographs of your pet in action - doing the kinds of things
they like to do - be that sneaking a peek at tempting people food or
enjoying a good roll in the mud, or even sleeping in your favorite
chair. Remember to get down (or up) to their level for an interesting
angle - a bird's eye view after all is called that for a reason - and be
prepared to shoot fast since you never know what may happen.
Get the two-legged members of your family involved too. Kids and pets
are a natural picture opportunity and a whole lot of fun to watch in
action also. The trick here is to try to get the attention of both the
child and the animal so that they are looking in the same direction.
For NYI's Seven Tips on How to Take Great Photos of your four-legged or
fuzzy family members, visit New York Institute of Photography.
© NYI Student Carolyn Sauer
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© NYI Student Judy L.Smith
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Consider your camera angle. |
© NYI Student Deborah J.
Cadorette
Don't forget the treats and the props!
© NYI Student Charles
Kuhn
Be prepared for sudden movement.
Reprinted with permission from
New York Institute of Photography
Photo Extravaganza
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