Most people who buy an interchangeable lens camera for their dog or cat discover the same thing within a week: the animal will not cooperate, the light is harsher than it looked, and the photographs come out slightly soft in a way that is difficult to diagnose. Almost all of it comes down to three things — where you focus, where you put the camera, and how you handle the light. This article covers how to photograph dogs and cats with an interchangeable lens camera: the six techniques that make the largest difference, how the approach shifts between the lounge, a walk and open country, and what to look for when you choose a lens.
How to photograph dogs and cats: six techniques that make the difference
There are six things worth getting right, and they build on one another. Start with focus and camera position, because those cost nothing and fix most problems, then work through exposure and lens choice.
[1] Focus on the eyes
Focal length: 75mm Exposure: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/500sec
