Taking photographs of your cat can be rewarding but it can also be very difficult. Cats never stay still and they are invariably uncooperative. They never really do as they are told. Many people think that it is impossible to take excellent cat photos, just because it can be so frustrating. However, with patience, practice, and by following these simple tips it is possible for almost anyone to take extraordinary feline photos.
Five Foolproof Tips
These five ideas will help anyone who wants to take good quality cat pictures:
Keep the Camera at the Cat's Level
Take photos at the cat's level instead of from your level. This way the photos will be much more engaging. There are different ways of doing this. One way is to lie down on the floor and another is to bring the cat up to your level or to lie with him on a sofa or a bed.
Eliminate "Green Eye"
"Green eye" is the cat equivalent of "red eye", and it ruins feline photos. You will probably have this problem whenever the flash directly hits the cat's eyes. However, you can avoid "green eye" by either shooting without a flash or taking your photo from an angle.
A Cute Cat Photo Trick
Sit on the floor with your camera and face the cat. Get someone to dangle a toy just above the cat's head but out of camera range. This way you should be able to take a great picture of the cat standing on its hind legs. These photos can be very effective.
Wait for the Right Opportunity then Pounce
Think about your cat's regular habits and the particularly cute things he habitually does. Have your camera at hand and be ready to catch him in the act. For example, if your cat can open kitchen cupboards, keep a camera in the kitchen and grab it the next time your cat does this. It will make a great picture and the cat will never perform the action on command. You have to wait for the cat and be ready.
Use the Right Kind of Light
Natural light is always best for animal photography, so use the light of the sun instead of a flash whenever possible. The cat will always look better in natural light.
Finally, it is important to remember to take lots and lots of pictures. Have fun with this. It is easy with a digital camera. As with almost everything else that is worth doing, it takes practice to become a good cat photographer. You need to persevere. It is true, however, that practice makes perfect and your pictures will steadily improve. Even in the beginning, out of many pictures you will always take a few that are truly remarkable.
