Photo Tips

• If you have a digital camera with good resolution they take the best pictures. But an up-to-date smartphone camera can work well also, they have come a long way. The point is, you want to be able to get good detail.
• No flash. Take the photograph in natural light without the use of a flash. Using a flash washes out the color and just looks un-natural. Going outdoors makes for good lighting. Otherwise, a well lit room with windows will work nicely.
• Stoop down to your pet’s level or sit down with them. Don’t take the photo looking down at or on top of your pet. The best angles that work for a portrait are those shots taken from their level, which give you that warm, endearing look. You may refer to my gallery page if you need ideas.
• Get close to your pet. Move in and focus. Detail is important when shooting for a portrait. If you zoom in on a smartphone camera, the resolution is compromised and you lose the detail I need to see. So get close to your pet.
• Take many shots and different views. Taking different views, at their level, is helpful in giving me a good idea of your pet’s personality. For example, a straight on view, a three quarters view and a profile, side, view. (On my gallery page you will see all of these). As you move around your pet with your camera you can take views between three quarters and the straight on view.
• For Cat portraits... Wait until your cat is awake and alert before taking his/her picture. A sleeping cat is sweet, but it isn’t ideal as a portrait, unless this is the type of pose you have in mind.