GiftWorksPlus Offers Tips for Photographing Pets

This week’s entry in the “Taking Better Photographs” series from GiftWorksPlus focuses on capturing cute pictures of pets. GiftWorksPlus, your leader in customized gifts and personalized picture frames, offers three tips for taking great pictures of your furry and feathered friends: 1. Capture personality 2. Get close up 3. Go for candid The best pictures capture the personality and characteristics of pets. Before trying to snap the perfect photo, think about what physical aspect makes your pet so loveable. Is it floppy ears? Mischievous eyes? Big paws? Long whiskers? Or is it how the pet interacts with a favorite treat or toy? GiftWorksPlus custom picture frame company suggests focusing your camera lens on your favorite personality traits and physical characteristics. Next, once you have decided the features that make Fido or Fifi so sweet, it is time to pull out the camera. However, instead of standing above your pet to take your photograph, get down on their level. Shoot at the pet’s eye level or just below. Further, focus in on the detail of your pet with close-up shots rather than capturing the details of the background. The whole idea of photographing a pet is to photograph a pet—not the furniture or landscape around the pet. Also, be sure to keep the animal’s eyes in focus. Finally, consider the comfort and ease of the pet. Formal portraits are difficult to capture because pets rarely sit still for very long without appearing uncomfortable. To end up with photographs of a happy, relaxed pet, go for candid shots. Have your camera at hand when your pet is romping around the yard or park or playing with a toy or even taking a nap. Forego the flash for natural light and snap away. By following these three steps, you will end up with fantastic photographs of your pets. Your next step is to visit GiftWorksPlus.com and click on the “Pets” tab to view the full line of cute picture frames. For cat and dog frames, dog owner gifts, and frames for pigs, horses, birds, and more, you will love picture frames from GiftWorksPlus. And remember, free personalization is always available at GiftWorksPlus.