The pets you feed are very cute, and sometimes some of their expressions and movements make the pet owner feel so cute that they want to record them. However, when I went to take pictures of them, I found that the care photos taken were not so cute. What was going on? In fact, this is because there are certain skills in taking photos of pets.

1. Key points and techniques for photographing cats and dogs

1. Be patient when shooting

Photographing pet cats or dogs requires a lot of patience. The first key point is to spend a lot of time waiting! It is to wait for the pet to make interesting movements. Pets cannot fully understand human speech and may have to wait a long time for a photo to be taken.

Some natural movements are difficult to guide or train them to do, such as tongue sticking out, yawning, licking fur and other movements that cannot be done at any time.

2. Learn to guide pets

Whether cats or dogs, both can be guided into some action-worthy actions, such as licking their tongues, often when presented with their favorite food. If the dog is well trained, it can do things like flipping, running, jumping over hurdles, catching balls, etc.

When shooting with the guided method, it is best for the owner to guide the pet, while the photographer focuses on shooting.

3. Candid photos with natural expressions

In addition to taking pictures of pets looking at the camera, another way is to observe quietly from the side and use the medium and long focal lengths to capture the pets’ natural and vivid expressions. So secret photography is a good idea.

Some pets are shy by nature and are not used to it. They are even afraid of facing the camera, or they are attracted by other things and ignore their owners' calls.

4. Shoot from multiple angles

When most people take photos of pets, they are accustomed to shooting from a human perspective, because this is the angle we are accustomed to seeing the world from, and it is also the most comfortable shooting height. However, the photos taken from this perspective are not fresh at all.

So try shooting from your pet’s perspective, and you’ll find more exclamation marks!

2. Improve pet photography technology

1. Differences in shooting angles

It can also be used occasionally to shoot from different angles. As long as the timing and angle are just right, you can get impressive image effects.

Looking at a pet from an elevated angle will give the visual effect of being tall and majestic, while a downward angle will give people a feeling of care and affection.

2. Shooting under natural light

If you want to take good and natural-looking photos of your pets, you should first take them in good natural light and turn off the flash as much as possible. The best-looking photos you take will be beautiful.

3. Get to know different cameras

​It is very important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different cameras! Then you will know which camera is suitable for what occasion, and you will also understand why you always couldn’t take good pictures in the past!

4. Understand different lenses

If you use a SLR or a DC with an interchangeable lens, you must understand the different lens functions so that you can change the appropriate lens when needed. But in fact, if you know the functions and effects of the lens, even when shooting with a DC, Still helpful!

5. Differences in viewing angles

As pet owners, you mainly take photos of pets at home. When choosing a lens, you should actually pay attention to the camera's frame system and its impact on the focal length of the lens.

6. Take pictures of pets

The so-called shutter speed control is mainly to pay attention to whether it is fast enough. Especially when shooting high-speed motion, the shutter speed must be fast enough, which directly affects the clarity of the image. If it is too slow, the image will be blurred. Basically, the safety shutter must be reached, which is 1/focal length second as the lower limit.

9. Trap focus function

Some cameras provide a trap focus function, which is to focus on a certain point and then press the shutter button, such as when a pet runs to the focus position. The camera will automatically release the shutter to capture the wonderful moment.

10. Use the continuous shooting function

It is said that animals and children are the most difficult to photograph. This is because they cannot maintain the same movement for a long time. At this time, the continuous shooting function is a good choice. Through continuous shooting, you can take multiple photos in an instant, and then choose according to the photo effect.