Animal Appeal

The A to Z of pet photography

T TOYS AND TREATS

– Nothing says fun and full engagement like these. They are not only pet photography essentials but also hold the key to keep the furry bosses happy.

U UNPREDICTABLE

– Pets will be pets, therefore it is okay for them to be unpredictable. I love a good surprise and one might make for unforgettable photographs. Embrace the bloopers as well for they make the experience sweeter.

V VOLUNTEER

– Whenever I can, I take pictures of adoptable pets from animal welfare groups so they can have many pictures to use for their adoption posts. It is a way to learn pet photography while helping and supporting organizations that need our help.

W WORRY LESS

– I meet clients who worry if a certain pet is shy. You will be surprised to know that more often than not, “shy” pets are very much picture-worthy and top model material.

X EXPERIMENT

– (I know I’m cheating on this one but hear me out). Experiment with different lighting. Try different settings, places, and filters. Pet photography lets me express so much about myself and I end up improving my style when I try new things. (X can also stand for reviewing and deleting the bad pictures immediately so you are not faced with an overwhelming set of pictures littered with those that won’t make the cut. Delete and try again. Yes, I delete a lot, too.)

Y YOUTUBE

– For technical things we don’t understand, there’s always Youtube. We are lucky to have some many avenues from which we can learn whatever we need whenever we want.

Z ZEN

– Breathe as you are taking pictures. Be in the moment with your subject. Stillness and calm make a difference and your pets will respond well to that vibe. When we get our zen on, we are patient, and we produce better pictures. Pet photography and the virtue of patience go hand in hand. We love a good pet photograph because the memory of our pets have great value to us. May your shots be sharp and your beautiful pet memories be with you forever.