| We love our pets. They do such cute, adorable, | | | | your cat does not fit that stereotype, a relaxed, |
| and funny things. They are more often than not, | | | | playful or 'thoughtful' look is great. That's applies |
| an integral part of our family. As such, you | | | | not just to cats, but dogs and whatnot too...well, |
| probably want to capture your beloved friend | | | | maybe not if your pet is...oh, a snake perhaps.5. If |
| with great pet pictures. What if, when you go to | | | | you are looking for that thoughtful or playful look, |
| take those perfect pet portraits, they run and | | | | look to a friend or family member to help. A |
| hide, or simply won't cooperate? In this article we | | | | string with catnip or honeysuckle works great for |
| give some great tips to help you next time you | | | | a cat, squeaky toys work well with dogs.6. Stay |
| go for that dog photo or pet picture of your best | | | | patient. If you are getting frustrated, time to take |
| friend.Here are some tips to help you to get | | | | a break. It should be a fun, enjoyable time. You |
| some great pet pictures.1. The first and most | | | | want to remember your pet...not the day you |
| important step that will help the most is training. | | | | worked up a sweat, dusted the floor with your |
| Your pet does not need to enroll for a 4-year pet | | | | clothes, banged your knee, and yelled at your kids |
| school degree with an online dog picture heralding | | | | or whatever else trying to get that perfect dog |
| his success, but some simple commands will help. | | | | photo. Plus, your pets can pick up on your stress |
| Simple commands like stand, stay, lay down or sit | | | | and they may start to associate that camera, or |
| are easy to teach, with some patience added, | | | | how YOU behave with that camera with a bad |
| and will help in taking your pet pictures.2. Awaking | | | | time...like teenagers during family portrait |
| a pet out of a deep sleep and forcing him to face | | | | time...NOT fun usually.7. Take your pets coloring |
| a camera will not give you good results. If you | | | | into consideration when choosing backgrounds. |
| wish to take pictures of your pet, try to take | | | | The less 'busy' the scene, the better, as |
| photos while they are playing or relaxing by that | | | | well.Remember; do not put pressure on your pet |
| nicely lit window. It's a good idea to have your | | | | to face the camera. If you do want a shot |
| camera nearby at all times, not just one moment | | | | looking directly into the camera, best way to |
| when you decide now is the time to have pet | | | | achieve this is by first getting the camera and |
| portraits. Take some time with it.3. Using natural | | | | crop prepared. Once ready to 'snap', a louder, |
| lighting is best. If enough, do not use your flash. | | | | unusual sound just before shooting, works best |
| Pets often times do not like the flash of a | | | | for dogs. A soft, quiet sound, works best for cats |
| camera; they can learn to squint or run away | | | | to get their attention.Be prepared to take a lot of |
| when they see that camera come out.4. If your | | | | bad photos to get a really good one. It will be |
| pet is already camera-shy, try being as discreet | | | | better if you use a digital camera. With a digital |
| as possible by not making it so obvious to your | | | | camera you have lots of room for trial and error. |
| pet that you are up to something. Of course, with | | | | You will be able to select your favorites and |
| a cat this can be easier considering the attention | | | | dispose the rest. Of course, that can be a |
| span of a cat, but then again, they can be more | | | | problem too. If you are anything like me, you |
| wise to your ways, knowing that you are indeed | | | | hate to erase any photos of your pet.Most of all |
| up to something...it all depends on the personality | | | | see it as fun, not a chore and before you know it |
| of the pet. You can get a great, expressional dog | | | | you'll have awesome looking perfect pet portraits |
| photo just by saying the right word, in the right | | | | of your pet and maybe other pets too!Submitted |
| tone of voice, to a dog, but nice try with a cat.Go | | | | by Chad McDonald for the fun loving dog owner |
| for a nice, sophisticated shot of your cat if he's a | | | | who is trying to find an online dog picture or |
| snob. (Remember, you want to capture the | | | | simply looking for more dog picture information. |
| essence of your pet in the best 'light' possible. If | | | | |