Originally posted by ASheffield To start, I like to photograph my pets around the house so I can show off my adorable animals to friends. I never have any issues with the camera, it's the pets. If anyone is a pet photographer, I would appreciate the help. I am photographing my cats and dog.
Here are my questions:
How do I keep them still?
How do I get them to look at the camera?
Since I photograph them on my own, I have to be up close to keep them from walking away. How do I keep them from touching the lens with their wet noses?
How do I keep them from turning their heads while I snap the photo?
Additional Details:
I can't use treats, the cats are on a diet and the dog has allergies.
Toys would excite the dog too much
I can't have someone pick them up and hold them for the photo because, well they're cats and the dog is a 70lb. American pit bull terrier.
I need both hands to operate the camera.
Oh sorry, did not mean to say your dog was not trained. Based on your questions sounds like your dog wont stay in a spot for you to get a photograph. You said "Since I photograph them on my own, I have to be up close to keep them from walking away. How do I keep them from touching the lens with their wet noses?" If the dog knows sit and stay should not be too hard to snap some shots.