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How to
Take Great Pictures of the Family Pet
Reprinted with permission from the New
York Institute of Photography
These
tips from the New York Institute of Photography (NYI), America's
oldest and largest photography school, will show you how you
can capture your pet on film.
Just like
other members of you family, the pet in your life may need
to be cajoled to stand still long enough for you to push the
shutter button. The easiest way to do this is to use the time-honored
tradition of treats. Who wouldn't do just about anything for
something yummy? In fact, if you want two animals to "cuddle,"
try rubbing some food behind the ear of one of them - then
be prepared to shoot fast!
One of
the most important elements for good pet photography is to
try to capture the personality of your animal on film. This
can be accomplished by taking photographs of your pet in action
- doing the kinds of things they like to do - be that sneaking
a peek at tempting people food or enjoying a good roll in
the mud, or even sleeping in your favorite chair. Remember
to get down (or up) to their level for an interesting angle
- a bird's eye view after all is called that for a reason
- and be prepared to shoot fast since you never know what
may happen.
Get the
two-legged members of your family involved too. Kids and pets
are a natural picture opportunity and a while lot of fun to
watch in action also. The trick here is to try to get the
attention of both the child and the animal so that they are
looking in the same direction.
For
NYI's Seven Tips on How to Take Great Photos of your four-legged
or fuzzy family members, visit the New York Institute of Photography
Website at www.nyip.com
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