More Tips for Photographing Your Petby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 06 Jun 2008 06:50 PM In my last blog I told you about my friend who gives new meaning to the term "snap happy parent." Only her baby has four legs and much larger tongue than most kids. Her fur baby is her new puppy and the amount of pictures she has taken of that pooch is utterly amazing. If you are an overzealous puppy parent you might be swimming in shots as well. I understand that my pal wants to capture her pooch in all her glory so that she can share with the rest of the world how special she feels her dog is. If you are one of the millions of animal-loving snap happy shutterbugs roaming the planet desperately trying to snap frameworthy shots of your furry friend then consider the following tips: GET OUTSIDE I don't know a dog around who doesn't love to run amuck in the great outdoors. Use this interest in nature to your advantage. Not only will your dog love the chance to stretch his legs outside, most animals look better in outdoor lighting. Natural sunlight makes for better pictures regardless of who your subject is. If your pup has a shiny coat to show off, doing so outdoors will make for a better shot. While outdoors look for a background that enhances your pup. You don't want a distracting backdrop that will wash out your pet's color and texture. As far as lighting goes you'll get the best results at sunrise and sunset. It's a good idea to position your pet with the sun behind him, especially if he has a darker colored coat. Also, remember to get down to your pet's level, so that your head and hers are at the same level when you're taking the photo. Another tip: grab your tripod and learn how to use your camera's self-timer. By adding yourself to the shot you can capture the special bond that exists between you and your best friend. SNAP AWAY Professional or not it typically takes snapping dozens (if not hundreds) of pictures to get one you truly love. Digital cameras make it easy to take an endless amount of photos and technology allows you to touch up your picture as well. Use editing software to adjust color, contrast, brightness and saturation to create a frameworthy shot you would be proud to hang in your home. Related Articles: Photographing Your Furry Friends Knowing When to Zoom and Other Photo Tips Getting Your Kids to Smile... for the Camera More Tips On Photographing Newborn Babies Photography Potpourri----NO To "Cheese" and YES to Hats Telling A Story With Your Shots More Common Sense Tips To Capturing A Frame-Worthy Picture Common Sense Tips To Capturing Frame-Worthy Pictures Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevantphotography tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Discuss this article
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