Grab Your Camera

Rhonda@twodogsandapig.com

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Tips on Getting That Special Photo!

I’ve done many portraits of pets that have passed away. Sometimes we don’t realize until they’re gone, that we’ve neglected to capture them on film. Others have done the opposite and have boxes or albums full of pictures.These tips will help you decide which to send in and how to take good photograghs.

		Give your pet a photo session. What better than to have he/she/it in its natural habitat! Okay, maybe that’s the couch...but we can work with that.
		You may want a friend to help you with either taking the pictures or helping to pose your pet. Once your pet is relaxed, try to get eye level. A friend can hold a toy or treat as bait (to keep from getting a wet nose print on the camera lens!)
		Please remove collars if you can. If you must use them to help get good pictures I’ll try to omit them in the portrait for a more natural look.
		Try to get a three-quarter profile. This pose adds depth to the picture. To achieve this, your subject must be at a 45 degree angle.This creates a nobel portrait. BUT don’t be afriad to capture those funny looks that are your favorite! Portraits don’t have to be “stuffy”:)
		For full body poses try to prevent ”FULL FRONTAL NUDITY”!
		Most animals respond to strange sounds. Horns, whistles and the best...noises coming from you! Your neighbors might think your crazy, but strange sounds distract most dogs enough to snap a good picture. Of course, that’s because now your dog thinks your crazy!
		Don’t be afraid to snap too many pictures of one pose. Unless you’re using a digital camera, you’d never know if there was a blink or drool!
		Have Fun! Let me take care of the serious stuff.