Capture the Moment

I am one of those crazy pet people who thinks of their dogs and cats as children because I do not have any human children of my own.  Quite frankly, my pets are plenty to keep me busy and they definitely are not cheap.  And like people who are crazy about their kids, I take a ton of pictures of my pets.  I know to a lot of you it is weird, but remember these are my children.  Sometimes it can be difficult to get shots that I am wanting to get of my furry loved ones because they don’t really get why I am so camera happy.  You might have faced the same problem too.  Here are some pointers on how to get awesome photographs of your pets.

Use treats to your advantage.  The cat you see below in the adorable costume looking mildly irritated is my friend’s cat, Jules.  Jules loves tuna.  She loves it so much she is willing to put on this costume and sit, poised for a camera for as long as it is needed.  That’s the power of a treat, my friends.  If your pet seems to always have the wiggles when you break out the camera, try to get him or her to settle by using a treat.

Capture the candid shots.  Sure those sweet posed shots are really cute, but candid shots can be just as cute.  They also happen to be easier to catch because you don’t have to deal with the act of trying to get your pet still and posed.  Take your camera with you on a walk or get some shots of Fluffy while he or shes sleeps.  The sleeping pictures are especially cute.

Make sure the lighting is right.  This is more of a suggestion to ensure that you are getting the best quality of you photos.  When it is too dark and the artificial lights are on pets eyes can get a sort of glow.  The best light is natural light when you are taking pictures.