Photographing Your Pet: 5 Very Pro Tips

Dogs and cats have become the undisputed stars of the web! There's nothing more endearing than photos of adorable kittens and clumsy puppies.

But yes! Your adorable Minouche or Oscar are potential stars. All it takes is a few well-thought-out and perfectly executed snapshots.

Here's how to go about it.

Patience and Cleverness

First and foremost, arm yourself with patience. Indeed, Medor or Poupette generally do not show great docility. For cats, prefer the (very numerous) nap times. Nothing is more endearing than seeing them curled up in sometimes improbable positions. For dogs, use their favorite blanket to encourage them to a quiet moment.

Photograph with the Right Settings

To photograph your often very wiggly model, you will choose some specific settings on your camera:

1. Switch to shutter priority mode
2. Set your camera to burst mode
3. Choose automatic focusing and preferably target the eyes of your pet for portraits
4. Use a zoom to capture your pet's expressions from a distance without requiring them to pose

CHOOSE the Right Light

The quality of a photo depends above all on the light.

1. Prefer natural sunlight
2. Position yourself near a large window or sliding door
3. No flash to avoid frightening your faithful companion or altering the color of their eyes and fur
4. Use white walls as light reflectors
5. Avoid light coming from the front or back in favor of side lighting

Photograph with the Right Decor

To not miss their frolics, their mad races or their feline jumps, set up outdoors. Pay attention to the background in your photo. Your living room couch will be perfect for portraits and calmer shots. If the color of your furniture clashes with the fur of your cat or dog (and vice versa), use fabrics or blankets in more appropriate shades. However, avoid textiles that are too busy with patterns or colors that are too loud.

Photograph Your Pet Naturally

To not make them nervous, be discreet and conceal the camera. Position yourself at their level. So do not hesitate to lie on the ground or crawl like any good wildlife photographer. Therefore, plan an appropriate outfit. Nobody knows them better than you. So bring out the personality of your pet. Let them be themselves because that's how you love them.

FlexiLivre offers a whole range of photo albums dedicated to pets. With a specific and original design, varied and pleasant layouts, you will find everything you need to preciously preserve the snapshots of your favorite dog or cat.