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Tom Watson

As ownership of digital cameras increases, there is, undoubtedly a growing number of people enthusiastically pursuing new subjects to photograph. Whether you are new to digital photography and have obtained your first digital camera, or have digital photography experience under your belt, it is always a good idea to practice honing your camera skills.

In this regard, a really good challenge for the skills of us behind the camera is to photograph animate, moving objects. Consider taking photos of your pet. Let the adventure begin.

The first tip that comes to mind regarding pet photos is the dreaded redeye. Otherwise great looking pet photos have been ruined because of redeye, so if your camera has the redeye function, please use it. Save yourself some heartache. If you are indoors using a flash, keep in mind where there is a potential for glare, such as windows, mirrors and glass.

Of course you know how discouraging it can be to get your pet to sit still or pose so you can take a snapshot. Ease the burden on your patience, let your pet play and take a few action photos. In doing so, you can capture the personality of the pet you are in love with, all the while getting more creative as you go.

If you need to attract attention to your pet, use a favorite toy to entice him in the direction you want him to look.

With regard to the focus on your digital camera, get as close as your camera will allow to your pet, to not only capture personality, but his details and textures like fur, hair, feathers or scales, eyes and ears.

The noise of the digital camera, or the flash, may spook your pet. If this happens, you may have to settle for the zoom function, and keep your distance. Still a slight challenge, however, chalk it up to experience while honing your skills.

Now most people know this tip, but it has to be mentioned. When photographing outdoors, keep the sun behind you. This way, the sunlight will fall on your pet and not directly on your camera.

The beauty of digital cameras, over cameras that take film, is that you can take as many pictures as you want and keep the best ones. You should do just that. Take as many photos as you need during your pet photo session, keeping at least one picture revealing your pet at its best.

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Tom Watson is the owner of In Digital Photography. This is a growing website with tips, advice, products and resources on digital photography and starting a photography business. Tom encourages visits to his site at http://www.indigitalphotography.com
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Article published on January 17, 2008 at Isnare.com
 
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