I have a big weekend I’m prepping for so a kind of quick post this week.
A few more tips on photographing pets, but this time indoors.
First for indoors, when working indoors and just going with a camera remember that you have access to one of the brightest lights around – the sun. Use your windows to let a little light in. If you pay attention to how the sun shines through your windows you can time when to take the photo with the specific type of light you want. You may have to move stuff around, but that secret can stay between you and your pet, especially if the shot ends up looking great.
As for pets, again, when indoors, wait for nap time. A lot of energy outside is manageable. A lot of energy indoors is a challenge. However, if you take the photo when it’s nap time you get a much calmer subject to work with and that means you can get your camera closer without making your pet nervous. That also means they might look at your camera more.
And once again, and as always, be patient. Your pets just want you to be happy. They don’t know what a camera is, nor do they know what a photo is, but if you get frustrated with them during a photo session, I guarantee they will start to fear your camera. However, if you keep it upbeat and happy, even if they aren’t doing what you want them to do, they will stay upbeat and happy whenever you get that camera out and that’s most of the way to an amazing photo of your pet.