INCLUDE PROPS

How to introduce toys, treats and more for fun compositions

Photographing an animal with their favourite rope or snack can add character, not to mention a playful sense of mischief. Think about fun behaviours that you can shoot, like catching a ball mid air, or pawing a bone. Ask the owner what their pet’s favourite props are – these can act as a focal point and help them to relax, too.

THINK BEYOND TOYS PROPS DON’T HAVE TO BE SPECIALIST OR EXPENSIVE. KRISTINA MAKEEVA (500PX.COM/IPAI) USED A PAPER CUTTING TO CREATE THIS COMICAL EFFECT