This has been a hard post to write since my dog just passed away a few weeks ago. It has been an awful adjustment trying to get used to life without her. She was always there for me…through so many crazy life changes over the past decade. Which is why it is so important for me to write about the importance of taking photos of our pets.
For many people, pets are furry members of the family. It comes as no surprise that they want to include their pets in their photos. Including your pets in your photo session does require a little extra preparation but it is certainly doable.
Below are a few tips to prepare you for your photo session with your pet.
To make this work, you will need to get your pet to sit still and behave. Pets can get very excited when new people are around so let your pet become acquainted with your photographer beforehand. Bring treats and toys that your pet enjoys so that you have something to use to grab their attention if necessary. It can also sometimes be helpful to tire them out a little bit before the session so that they are a little less excitable.
Keep a leash or harness ready, just in case. Even though your pet might be well trained, it never hurts to be prepared. You may also want to arrange your poses so you can hold onto your pet securely without it looking like you are hanging on for dear life. Your photographer will help you with this.
If you know that your photo session is going to take some time, give your pets the chance to take breaks, walk around and drink water. You won’t be able to force a pet to sit still if they are thirsty or agitated.
As a pet owner you probably know how perceptive your animals are to energy and emotions, so it’s important that you are relaxed when you get to your pet photo session. If you really want to keep your pets relaxed too, try and arrange your photo session in a place where your pet will feel most comfortable such as your garden or a park.
Pets don’t always respond as well to commands under pressure and the camera can make some of them surprisingly nervous. For the best results, try and work with a photographer that has previously worked with animals. This will help make the process of photographing your pets even more enjoyable.
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