Photographing animals is akin to hunting. However, while photographing a domestic cat is fairly straightforward, photographing wild cats is a different matter: to capture successful shots, you need to know a few tricks. Today, we'll discuss how to photograph cats to create compelling images.
The most important advice is simple: carry your camera with you everywhere. Life sometimes throws up amazing stories, the main thing is to be in the right place at the right time.
All animals have a natural curiosity. You can play on this too. By snapping your fingers or rustling a piece of paper, you can get your subject's attention. Toss a pebble in the direction you want, and your cat will definitely go check it out. At the right moment, you just need to catch its attention and get it to turn around to get a great shot.
Be patient. If you don't get any good photos the first time, it means you'll get better the next time.
Set up your camera before you start shooting. There's nothing more frustrating than having a perfect scene blur out because the wrong mode was chosen.
To capture an animal in motion, set the camera to continuous shooting mode: the best shot may be one in a hundred.
Try to take photos in natural light when the sun is low: this will help avoid unnecessary shadows.
Don't use flash photography unless necessary: animals don't like it and it can scare them away.
Focus on the animal's eyes: sharpness in this area is extremely important, as it is the look that we pay attention to first.
The best shots usually come from a low position: by getting down and being on the same level as the animal, you will get natural photos in a natural environment.
The funniest shots come when animals are sleeping. Animals are very light sleepers, so be as quiet as possible.
Waking someone up isn't exactly polite, but for the sake of a good shot, you can make an exception. A gaping mouth is the perfect way to convey expression.
Photographing animals is a fascinating process that can be a lot of fun. We hope you find the tips in this article helpful.
