Once I read a magazine article about pet photographer, Amanda Jones. She was featuring a collection of super close-up photos of pets, and I enjoyed it so much I took a bunch of close-up photos of my favorite parts of Kylie. (Please click here to see them) So today, when I saw this article on CBS.com consulting Amanda Jones for tips on How T0 Take a Better Pet Portrait I had to pass it along.

We are constantly encouraging our clients to take better photos of their pets because the better the photo, the better the portrait; and we remind them that you will never regret having more pictures of your adorable animals. So not only is she singing our song, she is giving some of the same advice that we do, for example:

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.

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.
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Please click here to read the entire article with even more great suggestions for taking better photos of your pets. Then even if you never decide to have a custom portrait created from your pet’s photo, you can still take some great pictures – and you’ll be glad you did!

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