Tips for taking beautiful photos of pets with your phone

People who raise pets such as dogs, cats... often take pictures and store them in their phones because they are attracted to these animals. But not everyone can capture beautiful moments because they cannot control their behavior or sudden moments. Below are some tips for pet lovers to easily master the situation.

Take advantage of opportunities and be creative

The first thing to keep in mind is to be ready to snap a photo as soon as the moment arises, because “pet photography” is largely about capturing the natural state of pets. Often, when the subject realizes they are being observed, they will stop doing the interesting thing you’re trying to capture. To counteract this, try to anticipate their next move.

Sometimes catch the "aura" of pets in situations where they don't notice

Animals often sleep in strange positions and strange places. If you feel that your cat has suddenly disappeared, try to find the places it usually chooses to sleep, sometimes not in a warm nest but on a windowsill, a cardboard box... and be ready to turn on the phone camera in hand to record the image of its natural sleep.

This natural approach to photography isn’t just for pets, it’s also useful for portraits of people. The best photos are sometimes taken when the subject doesn’t know they’re being filmed, allowing for much more authentic behavior.

Use "Portrait" mode with pets

When it comes to portraits, modern iPhones can simulate the depth-of-field blur effect typically found only on specialized lenses on SLR or mirrorless cameras through Portrait mode. Previously limited to people, this has now expanded to include pets and objects.

Portrait Mode can be used to capture pets and create photos with depth.

This allows users to create professional-looking pet photos. If they don’t have enough time to prepare the necessary conditions for a good photo, users can adjust the focus after taking the photo using the editing tools available in Apple’s Photos app. This type of photo is ideal for sharing on social networks or printing small sizes.

Be aware, however, that Portrait Mode photos rely on software effects. Sometimes the effect is obvious because the iPhone has to determine the boundary between the foreground and background. Pet hair can make this difficult.

Choose a strange angle

The big advantage of using a camera as small and thin as the iPhone is the ability to capture unique angles. The iPhone can be placed inside food trays, pet beds, or narrow tubes to capture the angle of the pet's face when it is reaching in to get food or to sleep.

Use the ultra-wide lens on your iPhone (if it has one) to get close-ups for unique shots, or take burst shots while lowering your iPhone to the animal's mouth to capture a special moment.

Patient

“Patience” is the key to photographing animals in general, not just pets. Pets often have funny, cute or quirky movements that change constantly. If you miss an opportunity, just be patient and wait for the next right moment, especially when photographing fish or animals that are constantly moving.

Fish are difficult animals to photograph because of their constant movement, so the photographer needs to be patient.

Studies have shown that yawning is contagious, and this applies to dogs and cats as well. Try yawning with your pet to “trigger” the behavior and capture the moment with a few clicks. Or you can try placing food in front of a sleeping dog or cat to film their reaction and catch them while they’re still not fully awake.

Look for contrast to make the subject stand out.

Backgrounds are sometimes the enemy in pet photos, as the lack of contrast makes them blend in with their surroundings. Shooting in direct light is one of the best ways to retain detail, but can be challenging for phone cameras. To overcome this problem, users need to adjust the exposure manually on the iPhone, or shoot in ProRAW format (if supported) to retain more detail and make it easier to edit the photo later with specialized tools.

Use food, toys, and help

Holding a favorite treat or toy out of frame is a great way to get your pet's attention. The effectiveness depends on how hungry or playful your pet is, and whether you can position the treat so that it's looking directly into the camera.

Using a toy that is out of frame will attract your pet's attention to capture a cute moment.

Sometimes it’s not easy to hold a toy and take a photo at the same time. Having someone help keep your pet’s attention while you take the shot is a good solution. Keep in mind that your pet doesn’t always need to look directly at the camera. A photo of a dog focused on a treat in someone’s hand, or a cat about to pounce on a favorite toy can create unique moments. These unconventional poses allow users to capture all aspects of their pet’s personality.

Record high quality video and extract the best frames

Finally, if the above tips fail because your pet is too active to take a photo, try extracting frames from the video. This works best with 4K video, but the extracted image quality is often not as good as a live photo.

The best way is to use an external application that specializes in supporting video recording, which can be free or paid depending on the user's needs.

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