Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Animal Photography Tutorial

By Isabella Ramirez


Aren't cats and dogs the most fascinating creatures to take pictures of? In fact, animals rank second to children as the most worthwhile subjects for photography. It is quite easy to make a good subject out of pets. To guarantee that your photo comes out perfectly, there are techniques you can use. To get this job done and over with a little easier, use an ordinary camera with variable stops and shutter speed, together with your basic photography skills.

To make a picture, and not just another snapshot, take into consideration the clear details of your pet's lovely expressions. Fill the frame with your pet's face by getting a little closer. This shouldn't be a problem if you have a larger pet. You still need to move closer to your pet's feed, even when working with a fixed focus camera. Checking your fixed focus camera manual is a good first step to know the best point where the lens could be in focus with your subject.

Other attachments, like a close up lens, are needed to shoot a smaller animal. You have to pay attention to the lighting used when you plan to take the photo indoors. Using flash can cause red eye, so try to put the flash to the side. This happens when the subject is too close that its eyes reflect the flash back to the lens.

Telephoto lenses will help remove unwanted background details. They will also provide you with a large image while letting you remain some distance away from your pet. Now that you know a few mechanics of animal photography, let's discuss some other aspects that you will have to deal with.

Animals are also like people, so you should be aware of that. To get a good pet picture, be sure that you learn this fact and animal's personality and try to manage them. Animals can be difficult, like children.

Wait until the pet does the perfect pose, and then take that photo; that's all you can do. Because your pet won't remain in the pose for long, you have to be fast. Patience, ingenuity, and a good plan are the three things you need to get this kind of picture. This will be easier if you have someone to help with you.

He or she should use rattles or anything to get your pet's attention, so you can focus on the shot. If your pets stray away from the set, you helper should take care of chasing them back in. If you don't have help, try making the release cable longer. This way you can chase down or attract your animal's attention, while still in control of the camera. You should try using a prop, for instance, to get the animal interested in staying at the focus.




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