In order to take the ideal photo, not only need to prepare enough film, but also have enough patience, because all the professional animal photos you enjoy are taken after the photographers spend a lot of energy and time. of. For many people, pets are like their own children. If you have a fledgling kitten at home, there are limitless photo opportunities. As a photography enthusiast, you probably have taken a lot of photos of your baby. But unless you've specifically learned how to photograph cats, it can be difficult to get popular photos. How to take a set of photos of your favorite pets and let them show their charm in the photos is not an easy task, it requires their cooperation and your patience. So how do you train a Persian cat to take a good-looking photo of a Persian cat?
Persian cat
1. Attract cat attention
puppy For kittens, the reaction to abnormal movements is still very strong. Sometimes even if they seem to be asleep, a very slight sound will wake them up. The first reaction is to point their eyes to the source of the vibration. I usually focus, meter, lock in advance, and then lightly touch the railings of the dog kennel and cat kennel. The sleepy little animals will immediately raise their heads and widen their eyes, and their attention will be concentrated at this moment. (Figure 8), this is the best time to press the shutter.
The hard part of photographing animals is keeping them in good poses. A small way is to call their names or whistle to get their attention while they are playing. The method captures not only their surprised expressions, but also their alert gestures. When I take pictures of my baby, I will talk to him while taking pictures, and sometimes use toys to attract his attention. Nowadays, in such a hot summer, it is often sweaty after a few photos are taken.
2. Show cat personality
If your pet is a lazy cat, photograph him yawning, if your pet is lively and good If you want to move, then take pictures of the sports he is good at, or some tricks he often plays naughty. Remember, showing a unique personality is the key to successful pet photography.
Few people can take pictures of cats in motion. This is because their sensitivity is quite high and their movements are very fast, so cats are generally photographed when they are still, in this case focus It is very convenient to choose the S mode as the mode, that is, the single focus mode. When the cat is still, press the shutter halfway to focus, then compose the picture, and finally release the shutter, which can ensure the accuracy of focusing and the clarity of the photo.
The key to capturing beautiful and vivid pet photos is to capture the pet's personality. When you find these cute little animals doing something unusual or very interesting, you can snap a shot at any time. For example, kittens dozing off leisurely on their favorite mat are more photogenic than their forced poses. Also, don't ignore the background when framing, such as a tree or a chair growing over your pet's head can be enough to ruin an otherwise perfect composition.
If you want to take a group photo of several kittens, you can put them in a basket and let them snuggle with each other, so you can easily control the shooting distance and framing range, don't worry There was a scene where the cats and dogs walked in unison. If you want your pet's eyes to face the camera, you can gently call their name or use a sounding toy to attract their gaze, and whistling or clapping are also common methods many photographers use to seduce pets.