How to Photograph Your Pet
July 8, 2009 by Heather R.
Filed under Pets
It’s easy to get a few snapshots of a pet when they’re doing their own thing, but what about when you’d like to do something a little more professional, maybe something you can hang up on the wall or put on the mantel?
Megan Lee of Paws and Claws Photography shares some excellent tips and advice in the above video series. (Also be sure to check out her gallery when you a chance!)
She advises having your pet’s favorite toys out and available during the shoot, especially squeak toys for dogs. She also suggests getting your pet either professionally groomed or groom them yourself, exercise them a bit before the shoot since it’ll calm them down, and don’t feed them right before shooting since they’ll respond better to any treats that may be offered.
The rest of the video series includes choosing a location for a pet shoot, choosing the right background, lighting, handling your pet, and positioning your pet.
