I know there was a time before digital cameras, and it may not always be possible to send me a digital photo, say if you pet has passed away, or it's your favorite photo, please contact me and i can see if i can work with what you have
Be patient!
It’s no good assuming you'll get a perfect photo first time, you have to be patient with animals... No matter how obedient they are, animals by their nature are curious and unpredictable. Give yourself time to capture a variety of different poses and for them to get used to the camera.
Fill the frame
The most gorgeous pet portraits are all about the subject. Fill the frame with your pet’s head to really capture expressions and fine details such as fur. Try to avoid distracting backgrounds that will take the focus away from your pet too.
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Use natural light
You’ll get the best results if you use natural light, as harsh shadows and unnatural casts won’t be thrown over your pet. Take your photos in a room with big windows and lots of natural light if you can’t take them outdoors.
Where possible, stay away from camera flash. This will not only cast unnatural shadows onto your pet, it could also scare them. If you’re shooting in a darkened area, bounce an off-camera flash off the ceiling or wall for a softer and less intrusive source of light.
Get down to their level
Shooting your pet from above will rarely capture them at their best angle. Much like you need to with children, get down to their level (or bring them up to yours if you can!) for greater eye contact, more natural expressions and to avoid the bird’s eye view which will overwhelm smaller animals.
Catch their attention
Get together a bag of tricks to catch your pet’s attention or get them to behave in a certain way. A dog whistle, some treats or a toy can all work wonders, and will be especially effective if you can get another person to use them while you concentrate on taking the photos.
It’s all in the detail
Don’t ignore the smaller details, such as your pet’s paws, their ears or even their favourite toy. You can use these close ups as part of a photographic montage, or in a photo album to add character.
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