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 Think of this as the S. P. O. T. S. method...
(S)hutter speed – Wondering how you can reduce the number of pictures that come out blurry? Increase your shutter speed!
Pets are notorious for slight movement and that movement is all it takes to ruin a great picture.
Be proactive and manually increase your shutter speed whenever you are planning on taking pictures of your pets. Or even easier change the dial to the “sports” mode; most digitally cameras have this as an option it’s usually signified by a running man. This will increase your shutter speed automatically and take into consideration the available lighting.
(P)lain background – Your pet is the star! Simplify the background if you want pictures that really showcase your pet. A great option is to position them on grass and in front of some bushes. This makes for a natural but neutral background and the green usually works well for both light and dark fur.
(O)n their level – Position yourself at your pets eye level. For most cases “get low”. Taking a picture from a high angle looking down on a pet will most likely make them appear small, timid and meek. So unless you are trying to capture something artistic you will be more likely to capture your pet’s personality if you photograph them at their level.
(T)ake lots of pictures -This can not be stressed enough, increase your odds of a great photo by taking lots of shots. For example, a common practice exercise is to take 24 photos of 1 subject from many angles. You’d be surprised at how different the composition is by just moving around to change the perspective. Start at the furthest spot away from the subject and move in, all the while taking pictures from above and from on the ground.
Next, do the same thing as you move around the subject. You will be sure to increase your chances of getting interesting photographs.
(S)howcase your pet - Fill the frame! It is all too common for people to concern themselves with getting too much into the picture, fill the picture with your pet and only your pet. Just when you think you are close enough, take another step closer. A picture where your pet appears small and distant is not going to give you the impact that you want in a photograph. Get close and fill the frame.
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Author: Lisa Scott of At Play Pet Photography
www.atplaypetphotography.com
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