Today, I'm photographing and listing a pet-themed scrapbook, featuring some supercute buttons! Here's a sneak-peak...
So in the spirit of recording your pet's favourite moments and memories, here's some tips for photographing animals.
1. It's All In The Eyes
Make sure your pet's eyes are in focus when you take the shot. If you miss the eyes, the photograph won't be very good, and blurred eyes are difficult to fix using photo editing software. Using the eyes as a focus point, by making sure they appear in the middle of the photograph and are clear, will help you take better photographs.
2. Use Both Your Eyes
Many people believe they will achieve better photographs if they close one eye to take the shot, but usually this isn't the case. You can catch natural behaviours, such as your dogs chasing each other or birds flying off, if you keep both eyes open and watch what is happening - and more importantly, what is about to happen.
3. Pimp Your Camera
Using a tripod will prevent your camera from shaking, and blurring photgraphs. You can take this one step further by also using a shutter release cable, which stops you needing to touch the camera at all. Just set it up, wait for the perfect photo, and touch the cable. Natural, blur-free photos.
3. Anticipation Is Key
Look out for signs that your pet, or a wild animal you are watching, is going to do something really cute. Whether it's going to eat, coming over to you or playing chase, the best photos are always the ones which were anticipated.
4. Change Your Shutter Speed
Try different methods of taking photographs. For a still image, change your speed to 1/500 or faster, so you can catch the action. If you want to catch movement, such as an animal running for example, change your speed to 1/4 or 1/8 and pan the camera with the animal.
5. Know When To Use Your Flash
Whilst your flashes primary function is to provide lighting when there isn't any, that isn't all it can be used for. Using the flash in the daylight can illuminate shadows and provide more detail to your image. Be aware of where you are photographing though - using the flash is likely to ruin the photo if you are taking it through glass.
6. Practise!
Take photos all the time. Whilst they won't all be candidates for your scrapbook, you'll get some great shots, and learn about your camera at the same time. You might also find that the most unusual photoshoots are the ones which capture your heart, and create the pictures which mean the most.
A scrapbook can be the perfect way to show off your favourite photos, whether they are of your pets, wildlife or zoo animals, and make long-lasting memory books too.
What's your favourite animal picture? Share your links!
xoxo
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