In order to take ideal photos, you not only need to prepare enough film, but also have enough patience, because all the professional animal photos you see were taken by photographers who spent a lot of energy and time. For many people, pets are like their own children. If you have a newborn kitten at home, the photo opportunities are endless. As a photography enthusiast, you've probably taken a lot of photos of your babies. But unless you've specifically learned how to photograph cats, it can be difficult to take photos that are popular. How to take a set of photos of your favorite pet so that it can show its grace in the photos is not an easy task. It requires their cooperation and your patience. So if you want to take good-looking photos of Persian cats, how should you train Persian cats?

Persian Cat

​1. Attract the cat’s attention

Puppies and kittens react very strongly to abnormal movements. Sometimes even if they seem to be asleep, a slight sound will wake them up, and their first reaction is to point their eyes to the source of the vibration. I usually focus, meter, and lock in advance, and then lightly touch the railings of the doghouse or cathouse. The sleepy little animals will immediately raise their heads alertly, open their eyes wide, and concentrate at this moment. (Figure 8), this is the best time to press the shutter.

The difficult thing about photographing animals is to keep them still in a good pose. A small method is to call their names or whistle to attract their attention while they are playing. This method can not only catch them The surprised expression can also capture their alert posture. When the editor takes photos of the baby, I will talk to him while taking pictures, and sometimes I will use toys to attract his attention. Nowadays, in such a hot summer, I am often already sweating after taking a few photos.

2. Show the cat’s personality

If your pet is a lazy cat, take pictures of him yawning. If your pet is lively and active, take pictures of the sports he is good at, or the little tricks he often does naughtyly. Remember, showing your unique personality is the key to successful pet photography.

Few people can photograph cats in motion. This is because their sensitivity is quite high and their movements are very fast. Therefore, cats are generally photographed when they are still. In this case, the focus mode is S mode, which is single. The secondary focus mode is very convenient. When the cat is still, press the shutter halfway to focus, then compose the picture, and finally release the shutter. This can ensure the accuracy of focus and the clarity of the photo.

The key to taking beautiful and vivid pet photos is to capture the pet’s personality. When you find these cute little animals doing somethingYou can snap photos at any time when there are unusual or very interesting actions. For example, kittens lounging and napping on their favorite mat are more photogenic than their forced poses. At the same time, don't ignore the background when framing the scene. For example, a tree or a chair "growing" on the pet's head can ruin an otherwise perfect composition.

If you want to take a "group photo" of several kittens, you can put them in a basket and let them cling to each other. This way you can easily control the shooting distance and viewing range, and you don't have to worry about cats and dogs walking in unison. Ending scene. If you want your pet’s eyes to face the camera, you can gently call their name or use a noisy toy to attract their attention. Whistling or clapping are also methods commonly used by many photographers to attract pets.