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If you would like to photograph your pet specifically for a portrait,
you might find the information below very helpful.
Quality
The higher quality of the photo, the higher quality the portrait will be. I cannot stress this enough so please provide the best photos you have and try to send as many photos as possible.
Eyes
Eyes are the window to the soul - and the key to a great photo. There’s also nothing cuter than puppy eyes. Having the eyes in focus is a must for any type of portrait, but like everything else, it becomes a bit more complicated with pet photography. The main reason behind this is, of course, that your pet will probably not stay still long enough for you to comfortably find the ideal focus.
Additional close up photos of the eyes can always be sent for extra detail on your pet portrait.
Get On Their Level
Images shot from eye level are usually more attractive to viewers and also induce empathy. This is especially important when working with subjects that are much smaller than you, such as the ones you’ll be working with during pet photography sessions.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that every single one of your pet pictures should be taken from the same perspective. Simply keep your natural, standing-up viewpoint for a few, selected shots.
Capture Their Character
Just like humans, every animal has its own unique personality.
Focusing on what makes each one of them special will result in more natural and unique images. For example, don’t try to take action dog photography with an old, lazy pup. The same applies to cat photography: aiming for a still portrait of an energetic kitten will likely end with blurry shots and a lot of frustration.
Light
Photography is light, literally. Ideally, you want your pet pictures to be shot in natural light – either outside or next to a large window if you’re shooting indoors. Unlike human portraits, where you can easily make up for the lack of natural light with a good lighting setup, pet photography is a bit trickier. First off, you should avoid using flash. Flashes of light usually startle animals enough to ruin the shot, and can even hurt the vision of younger animals.
Fill The Frame
If you would like to commission a full-body painting or drawing, try not to stand too far away from your pet. Fill the frame with a little background with your pet as the most important part of the photo.
A photo with the subject too far away on the photo scenery probably won't make a clear and sharp subject.
For a head and chest portrait, take a photo where your pet is filling the entire frame without cropping parts (ears, part of neck and so on) which you would like to include in the portrait.
Contact
Need more advice on selecting the right photo? Please contact me or send me your photo's for further guidance.
Address
Artemis Pet Portraits
19 Church Street
Kirkby in Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG178LA
Phone
07871975156
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