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Practical exercise

Pet photography basics: try it yourself

Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS illustrating pet photography basics
Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS.

1. Eye-Level Pet

Lie on floor; shoot dog/cat at their height.

2. Treat Focus

Use treat to get attention; focus on eye.

3. Fast Shutter

Use 1/500s or faster to freeze motion.

4. Window Light

Photograph pet near window; avoid harsh flash.

5. Action Burst

Use continuous drive mode for jumping or running shots.