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Fun Stuff
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2010
How to Take a Better Pet Portrait
Renowned Pet Photographer Amanda Jones Shares Her Secrets to Taking
Better Pictures of Your Furry Friends
(CBS) Are you still trying to get the
perfect picture of your pet? Don't fret, pet photographer
Amanda Jones just might have some
answers for you.
She says it's all about capturing the critter's personality. Jones is a
high-end photographer. Most of her clients are well-heeled and have money to
lavish on their furry friends. And at $1,500 per session, you might imagine
that these pet have been pampered.
Jones says her job is to capture a pet's personality so an owner can put it
up on the wall.
However, some pets don't come from money, such as Esmay, a homeless mutt, or
Betty Sue, a dog that was abandoned by her owner when her owner found out
she was going blind, or Garcone, a homeless pit bull mix.
Jones volunteers her time to turn shelter dogs at Animal Haven into rock
stars. She teaches pups how to put their best paws forward, so potential new
families will open their doors and adopt them.
"What we do here is work with each dog and get the shots to be beautiful so
that when they go up on the Web site, they go 'Oh, I want that dog. That's
the dog I want!' It's like Match.com for dogs."
Jones shared these tips for taking great pictures of your pet at home:
Get Down to Eye Level with Your Pet
Too often people photograph their pets from a standing position with the
camera aimed straight down on the subject. Get down to the same level as
your pet -- it should make them more comfortable with you photographing
them, which more-than-likely will result in a better photo.
Whenever Possible, Use Natural Light
Amanda believes successful photos utilize filtered sunlight or bright shade.
A normal window sheer with sunlight streaming through is ideal.
Keep Clutter Out
As is the case with any portrait, try to keep clutter that will appear in
the photo down to a minimum. Additionally, frame your pet tightly in the
shot or set your camera to blur out the background. If you can, set your
camera's f stop at 2.8 or 3.5, which keeps the focus forward on the
immediate subject.
Try to Bring Out Emotion
Whether tilting their heads or perking up their ears, bringing out emotion
in your pet will make them look sweeter. Keep their eyes focused on the
camera, but use sounds or their favorite phrases like "want to go for a…?"
to bring out their best expression. Hold the last word, or they'll come
running!
Clean Them Up
Give your pet a quick brushing and wipe their eyes and mouths before taking
their shot.
Treats, Treats and More Treats
By far the easiest way to get your pet to do what you want for the photo.
Start slowly, with small bites and make sure you praise your pet for doing
what you've asked. Be sensible -- don't overfeed; maybe cut down their meal
prior to the shot if you know a long photo session is ahead.
Get Someone To Help
It's always easier grooming, treating and positioning your pet when there's
another human around to help. That way, you can concentrate on the photo
while your helper worries about the rest.
Be Patient
As a pet owner, you've already got the patience of a saint. Make sure to use
those powers when taking photos. Also, don't be afraid to take a lot of
shots and edit them later until you've got the shot you want. If you get
frustrated, take a break and come back to it later.
A rolled up newspaper can be an effective training tool when used
properly. For instance, use the rolled-up newspaper if your dog chews
up something inappropriate or has a housebreaking accident. Bring the
dog over to the destroyed object (or mess), then take the rolled-up
newspaper... and hit yourself over the head as you repeat the phrase,
"I FORGOT TO WATCH MY DOG, I FORGOT TO WATCH MY DOG!"
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