Photographing Pets

Pet Portraits Pets are part of our families Pets can be the best subjects for photos because they are

not shy and are always themselves

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Pet Portraits Taking pictures of a favorite

pet is more than just an act of love and affection. It gives you the opportunity to study animal behavior, particularly their interaction with humans.

The trick is to understand when a pet is ready for its picture to be taken and to learn how to create an environment that encourages obedience and good behavior.(if that exists)

Shoot Faces at Eye Level and Get Close Raise the camera up to the subject’s eye level

and get close. Stoop to be at eye level position. Lay down on the floor to get at eye level.

Turn the Camera Vertically Hold the camera vertically to get the best angles

for close-ups of faces. Horizontal camera position looks better for a

group or full body.

Capture the Eyes Eyes tell the story. Eyes capture expression.

Take Candid Photos Shoot photos when pets are

not looking directly at you. Learn pet habits, be ready

and photograph pets in act of doing something funny.

Watch Out For Background Objects Sticking Out of Heads

Pay attention to what’s in the background. There’s nothing more distracting that a foreign object sticking out of your pet’s head.

Take a second and glance at things in the background, maybe you want to add something you like into the background.

Think about a special background for your pet shot.

Pet Portraits Project- Due on Friday, Dec.21, 2007

Shoot one roll Print a contact sheet and 2 prints Print 1 5” X 7” enlargement for a gift or for yourself Pay attention to keeping dust and scratches off your

negatives

Resources

http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/lessons/petphotos.html, Adobe Digital Kids Club Flickr.com, BidWiya-flickr.com, , Elkay 724-flickr.com, by Carla Soares-flickr.com, www.portraitsbykirklamb.com,

~Leesa's photos-flicr.com, jan2eke-flickr.com

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