We love taking pictures of our pets. They do such cute and amazing things all the time. All too often we miss the perfect photo. Eventually we’ve got dozens of photos stored on our devices that are just taking up space and not sharing the wonders of your pet with the world. Here are some tips to help get a great image that your friends and family will love. For this post I will use examples featuring my beautiful and fluffy cat Benjen.
Take Burst Photos
You won’t get that one perfect shot the first time. And your pet will no doubt do the most perfect cute thing between the times you’re pushing the camera button on your phone. Take a burst of images and then sort through them to find the moment you want to share.
Lighting is Key
With all mobile photography lighting is the key. That flash on your phone isn’t going to make the photo any better. It will probably make the image look a little strange. Use the flash on the phone as fill lighting. When there’s sun or a lamp behind your pet. The flash can help fill in shadows in the front. But don’t depend on the flash to light the scene. Use the ambient light. Makes things much better.
Show how your pet is loved
Animals engaging with other people can make the photos come alive. Pets are super cute when they are looking at people, pawing people, interacting with children. The thing to keep in mind is that the photo is of the pet and not the person. The person in the image is a prop to highlight the amazingness of the animal. Keep the pet the focus of your composition.
Window shots are so cute
Find moments when your pet is doing something. Looking out the window is a great example. The pet is active, poised, using its pet powers to be at maximum cuteness. Plus audiences will be entranced to know what your pet is looking at. More engagement on the post means more people will see how amazing your pet is.
Costumes
This is a tricky one. Some pets really don’t like to be dressed up. Some don’t mind a little dressing up. Sometimes photos of pets in costume can seem too extreme. I’m not saying don’t dress up your pet. My cat didn’t mind the bowtie once he got it on, but you want people to get entertainment from your photo not feel like they should jump in and help a pet that looks unhappy in costume.
Go out and share your love for your pet. Using these tips you’re sure to get other people to understand that your pet is the best pet in the world.