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Photographing Fido

Photographers love taking pictures of their pets. The task may be exhausting, but the challenge of getting a frame worthy shot of Fido or Fifi is well worth the effort for most shutterbugs. Of course, it helps if you have a cooperative animal, the proper photo equipment, and are able to follow these simple tips: Drop: To one knee. Or both. In order to snap stellar shots of your pet, you need to get down to his level. Doing so will help make the picture more interesting by providing a unique perspective. Angles: Rather than taking a shot of your … Continue reading →

More Tips For Photographing Your Furry Friends

For some pet owners their four-legged friends are more than just animals, they are part of the family. As such, family pets often become popular photo subjects. However, taking pictures of your pet may prove frustrating if you are constantly snapping shots that appear as though your furry friend is possessed. The red-eye that appears when taking shots of animals is often referred to as “pet photo flash eye” or “green-eye effect” and avoiding it takes some practice. These days, most digital cameras come with red-eye reduction capabilities, which help eliminate that unattractive red glow that is caused when a … Continue reading →

Photographing a Trip to the Zoo

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. They are just a few of the hairy creatures waiting to be photographed on your next trip to the zoo. Here are some tips to follow to ensure you are making the most of your photo ops: Get Close. Get in as close as possible to your subjects. If your zoo has a petting area for kids be sure to focus on your child’s face and the reactions he or she is displaying while making friends with the zoo’s four-legged residents. Getting up close also allows you to capture a goat’s shaggy coat … Continue reading →

More Tips for Photographing Your Pet

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 … Continue reading →

Photographing Your Furry Friends

Remember how I told you I was a snap happy parent? Well, I may have to reconsider my title after seeing my pal’s photo tribute to her new baby. My friend’s newest member of the family has the biggest eyes I have ever seen and smile that will melt your heart. Oh, and did I mention she has four legs and a ton of fur? Yes, my pal’s “baby” is a new puppy and if you thought you had a ton of pictures of your newborn you have not seen the mountains of shots my friend has taken of her … Continue reading →

Taking Better Photographs of Your Cat (2)

Getting that perfect picture of your cat is hard, since cats tend to be independent little creatures, that only cooperate when it suits them. Not that we don’t totally love them for it, but it sure is hard when you want that great photograph. In Taking Better Photographs of Your Cat (1), I showed you one of my favorite photographs of my cat, Maple. However, as you could see from the picture, it really isn’t a great shot. Too bright of a background, even though it made her clearer in the photograph (dark subject on light background), and because of … Continue reading →

Tips and Techniques for Photographing Your Cat

Cats are finicky, they also love to move. Getting pictures is hard because of their independent nature. Here are a few quick tips on helping you take some pictures of your cat. Be patient – the first tip is simply to be patient. Cats are animals and animals, no matter how sweet and trainable, are not always going to be cooperative. Take photographs at a time when your cat is less active. Perhaps when it is first waking up from a nap, or right after it eats as it is cleaning itself. Tilt your camera slightly to an angle to … Continue reading →

Adding Fido’s Photo to the Holiday Card

With the popularity of Photoshop and other image editing programs, many savvy photographers are bypassing the drama of getting Fido or Fifi to pose nicely in front of the Christmas tree. These days you can get your cat or dog to look pretty on the family holiday greeting card with the simple click of a mouse. Whether you plan to Photoshop your Christmas card or you prefer to take a more traditional route to document your furbabies this season, consider the following tips: Costumes: Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to put away the costumes. If … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for June 2-8, 2008

I’ve written about snap happy parents who are willing to contort their bodies into strange pretzel-like shapes just to get their children to smile for their cameras, but that’s nothing compared to what parents of fur babies will do to get frameworthy shots of their pooches. This week I provided tips for animal lovers on how to get prized shots of their pets. In addition, I shared my thoughts on the demise of traditional film cameras and revealed the suspiring photo gift I was presented with this Mother’s Day. June 2nd—–Photographing Your Furry Friends. Pet owners know there is nothing … Continue reading →

Taking Pictures with the Easter Bunny

So yesterday my 3-year-old daughter and I hopped down to the mall to visit Peter Cottontail. She was excited to tell the Easter Bunny what she wanted to find in her basket on Easter Sunday (that’s why he’s sitting in Santa’s chair isn’t it?) and I was thrilled to finally get a picture of my little one perched on Floppy’s lap. You see, my daughter has always been deathly afraid of any and all costumed characters. She has run screaming from Santa (multiple times); won’t go near Mickey, Minnie, any of the Care Bears, Dora, or Blue; heck, she even … Continue reading →