Remember Your Pets Forever With A Digital Photo Album
If you’re a pet owner, then you know all about the special bond you have with your pets. They give us unconditional love, and ask for hardly anything in return except for a safe place to live, food and water.
Here are three great tips for taking wonderful photos of your pets – photos you’ll be proud to display in a digital photo album.
No. 1. Back to nature. There’s nothing quite like seeing an animal in its natural environment. For your pet, that could be the couch, backyard, your bed — wherever their favorite spot is. Try to capture your pet in as many natural positions as possible, using natural light – with just one flash you could disturb them out of whatever cute pose they’re in.
With natural light, you will also avoid problems such as red eye or over exposure. Also, you’ll catch them where they’re most comfortable and less likely to move.
Keeping the photo natural may mean going to them and getting at their level. If your cat is perched on top of a ledge, stand on a step stool. If you’re dog is poking his nose out from under the bed, get down on your stomach and get as close as possible.
No. 2. Capture their character. Every animal has its own personality. Sometimes, they don’t like to reveal it to strangers, so that’s why it’s important to capture it in photographs for your digital photo album. A great way to capture your pet’s personality is by keeping their eyes in focus, and making their eyes the focal point of a photograph.
If you’re cat always yawns after waking up from a nap, keep a camera handy and capture the moment. If they’re the more playful type, bounce a ball or roll a piece of string in front of them and capture them hopping around, having fun.
No. 3. Capture them in a posed shot. Now, there’s a time and place for doing silly human things with your pet – like dressing your dog up in pink ruffles or your cat in a studded collar – and when you do, make sure your camera is close at hand! Posed pictures can be great fun to look at years down the road. And most times, the pets don’t mind the attention at all.
Another way to get a posed shot is right after a bath. Often, this is an unpleasant task for the both of you, but you can at least make it a little better for you by getting a picture of your pet all clean. Or, maybe you want to get a cute picture of your normally fluffy dog with his hair all matted down and wet.
Photos are such a wonderful way to share the joy of having a pet. You can show them anytime you want to relatives and friends. And when you have a digital photo album filled with wonderful photos, you’ll keep the memories of your pet alive forever.
So keep these tips in mind next time you decide to take a photo of your pet – and remember to give them their favorite treat!
Matt Smolsky writes for a variety of websites, including Hoorray, a photo sharing site that offers the quickest and easiest way to build a free online photo album, as well as free online photo storage.
