Photo Techniques Animals : Pets (Dogs and Cats)

2 Pay attention to the background

Height and angle of the cameraGet close with zoom
With the face in the center of the photoWith the whole body in the photo : Recommend

Height and angle of the camera

1 Getting the entire body in the photo


People often compose photos so that the subject's face is in the center. However, it's actually better to have the whole body of the subject in the photo than have it be cut off. Even if their face is in a corner of the photo, they'll still be cute nonetheless. This also prevents unnecessary objects from getting into the photo, giving you a clean shot.

With the face in the center of the photoWith the whole body in the photo : RecommendDisplay side by side: Recommend
When the leash is in the photoWhen the leash is hidden

2 Hiding objects with the subject

When you take a photo of a dog on a leash, it can't be helped that the leash also be in the photo, but having it in the photo does tend to take the focus away from the dog. Just changing the location from where you take the photo will get you an entirely different image.

When the leash is in the photoWhen the leash is hiddenDisplay side by side: Recommend
Focal length 28 mmFocal length 220 mm

Get close with zoom

For cameras with a zoom function, operating the zoom lever activates the telephoto lens and enables taking a photo with the subject enlarged. Cats are cautious animals, so it's probably better to use a telephoto lens instead of trying to get close. If you use zoom, not only will you be able to get close to the subject (take an enlarged photo), you'll also be able to arrange the background.

Focal length 28 mmFocal length 220 mmDisplay side by side
Height and angle of the cameraGet close with zoom
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