5 thoughts on “How to take pet photos and what are the photography skills?”
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The lively animals will not be obedient to let you shoot, so you should understand their habits before shooting, and use equipment and camera settings to capture their figures. So, how can I take photos of good pets? . The middle short focus lens is suitable for indoor shooting pets and the owner. Not high, and the indoor space is limited, so the use of medium short focus shooting is no longer suitable. Using medium short focus shooting can collect more screen elements, so as to better reflect the environment and enhance the atmosphere, and can also provide photographers with more creative space.
(indoor shooting pets must grasp the technique of accurate focusing, shutter speed and white balance) In indoor shooting pets 1. Because indoor light is not sufficient, so Increase the sensitivity to increase the speed of the shutter. 2. If the light is not ideal, it is recommended to shoot in front of the window or under the light to get better picture quality. 3. Use a tripod to keep stable to ensure that the picture is clear. . The large aperture of the fixed focus lens is suitable for shooting under weak light. It is undoubtedly a difficult problem to take a clear picture in the weak light environment, so the fixed -focus lens is an indisputable choice. Essence The reason is that the fixed -focus lens has a large aperture and high imaging quality that cannot be matched with other lenses. During the shooting, the large aperture can not only blur the background, make the subject more prominent, but also increase the amount of light inlet inlet, increase the speed of the shutter, and bring greater guarantee for the clear and stable picture in the weak light environment. Essence This is why the fixed focus lens is selected in a weak light environment. (The fixed -focus lens can get a good picture quality) (Using large aperture not only improves the shutter speed, but also makes the background blur) . The shutter priority mode is convenient for safety shutter mode Speed on the lively and lovely appearance of pets, but also brought inconvenience to photography, because as long as they don't pay attention, they are "slippery", regardless of the existence of photographers. During the shooting, there is a small skill that needs to use the shutter priority mode. The shutter speed is set to a safety shutter speed (the safety shutter speed is the minimum shutter speed that people can ensure the clear screen when holding the shooting). Only the wonderful moments of pet playing or exercise can be captured. (Use the shutter to grab the moment when the dog flys to the camera at a faster speed) Is when using the shutter priority 1. If you want to capture a good photo, it is recommended to use a continuous shooting. The mode and shutter priority mode can be used, which can get a good continuous shooting effect. 2. Properly reduced 0.3-0.7 gear exposure, which can make the layering of the picture stronger. . Use high -speed continuous shooting to improve the success rate of shooting. Pets in play and play usually require a shutter speed above 1/500s. When shooting, you can set the shooting mode to the shutter priority, set a high -speed shutter above 1/500, and enable the high -speed continuous shooting function. The ISO value is then appropriately increased according to the light conditions to ensure the shutter speed required. In this way, you can get a series of wonderful shots like shooting short films. In actual shooting, you can take multiple photos in a row, and then choose one or a number of pieces to be retained successfully. (Tell the risk of the successful picture effect of the continuous shot) . The wonderful moment of the appropriate focus mode capture pets is lively because pets are lively and active. Therefore, in order to avoid after successful focusing , They will move again, which causes the problem that needs to be restarted. It is recommended to set the focus mode directly as the AF-C continuous servo autofocus (Nikon)/AI Servo artificial intelligence servo autofocus (Canon) mode At the same time, the camera can automatically focus. (Use the automatic focus mode to capture the funny expression when the dog is blown by the wind 2) 6. The angle of vision is more natural because of the problem of pet height. When shooting the same content, it is always slightly bland visually. So when shooting, you can try to shoot at the perspective of flatness, and you will get a good picture effect. Usually the angle can make us re -angle to observe, and the pets shot by looking at the angle will appear more intimate, natural and more prominent in the picture. (View angle makes us closer to pets, and the picture is more natural) Pet viewing during the shooting 1. When shooting Shooting in order to get a sense of intimacy shown by the flattening screen. 2. It is recommended to give a toy or food for them to put them into the toys, so that the pictures taken in this way will be more natural. Seven, soft light showing pets' fur details to shoot pets. If you want to show the petroat details or texture of the pet, it is recommended to use soft light. Soft light shooting can make the picture have no strong light ratio, no obvious shadows, and excessive naturally, so it is more suitable for expressing the fur of the pet. Note that if you do not pay attention to the correct metering when shooting, excessive exposure may occur. (The use of soft light makes the picture more transparent, and the details and textures of dog hair are well expressed) It when soft light shooting pets 1. Set the sensitivity to ISO100-200 as ISO100-200 , To ensure higher picture quality. However, if the light is insufficient and the shutter speed is too low, the sensitivity or aperture should be appropriately increased. 2. In order to express the details of pet fur, the exposure compensation of 0.3-0.7 is appropriately increased. 8. Shooting the beautiful hair edge of the backlight is really cute. It is easy to illuminate the hair on the edge of the body on the edge of the body to form a strong transparent effect. Try to choose the secret background when shooting. In this way, the velvet silk feels clear. (Reduced exposure compensation to darke the background, so as to highlight the furry fur expressed in the backlight)
Pay attention to the angle and environment. Let pets relax and guide pets appropriately, so that animals can also show their smile. There is no need to be restrained when shooting, pay attention to the expression of pets.
First of all, you must have a harmonious relationship with pets so that they are not afraid when facing the camera. You can take pictures with any equipment at hand at any time. Including not limited to cameras, mobile phones! Secondly, I am a small toy for pets, such as various balls, funny cat sticks, and so on. In the end, it is the moment when you are good at capturing pets. Sometimes it flashes passing by when you are particularly cute, and it is difficult to meet the second time! Intersection
Pets take pictures as much as possible from low places or flat. You can look at the world from the perspective of pets, and you cannot take pictures with flash. It will scare pets and choose natural light and natural landscape to express the lively side of pets.
The shooting of pets mainly lies in the scene. The background is best in nature. Choose more suitable places according to pet clothing. You can interact with pets on the grass. Take front photos of pets. You can take pet photos on the road on the road. The pet ratio can be won 3/1.
The lively animals will not be obedient to let you shoot, so you should understand their habits before shooting, and use equipment and camera settings to capture their figures. So, how can I take photos of good pets?
. The middle short focus lens is suitable for indoor shooting pets and the owner. Not high, and the indoor space is limited, so the use of medium short focus shooting is no longer suitable. Using medium short focus shooting can collect more screen elements, so as to better reflect the environment and enhance the atmosphere, and can also provide photographers with more creative space.
(indoor shooting pets must grasp the technique of accurate focusing, shutter speed and white balance)
In indoor shooting pets
1. Because indoor light is not sufficient, so Increase the sensitivity to increase the speed of the shutter.
2. If the light is not ideal, it is recommended to shoot in front of the window or under the light to get better picture quality.
3. Use a tripod to keep stable to ensure that the picture is clear.
. The large aperture of the fixed focus lens is suitable for shooting under weak light. It is undoubtedly a difficult problem to take a clear picture in the weak light environment, so the fixed -focus lens is an indisputable choice. Essence The reason is that the fixed -focus lens has a large aperture and high imaging quality that cannot be matched with other lenses.
During the shooting, the large aperture can not only blur the background, make the subject more prominent, but also increase the amount of light inlet inlet, increase the speed of the shutter, and bring greater guarantee for the clear and stable picture in the weak light environment. Essence This is why the fixed focus lens is selected in a weak light environment.
(The fixed -focus lens can get a good picture quality)
(Using large aperture not only improves the shutter speed, but also makes the background blur)
. The shutter priority mode is convenient for safety shutter mode Speed on the lively and lovely appearance of pets, but also brought inconvenience to photography, because as long as they don't pay attention, they are "slippery", regardless of the existence of photographers.
During the shooting, there is a small skill that needs to use the shutter priority mode. The shutter speed is set to a safety shutter speed (the safety shutter speed is the minimum shutter speed that people can ensure the clear screen when holding the shooting). Only the wonderful moments of pet playing or exercise can be captured.
(Use the shutter to grab the moment when the dog flys to the camera at a faster speed)
Is when using the shutter priority
1. If you want to capture a good photo, it is recommended to use a continuous shooting. The mode and shutter priority mode can be used, which can get a good continuous shooting effect.
2. Properly reduced 0.3-0.7 gear exposure, which can make the layering of the picture stronger.
. Use high -speed continuous shooting to improve the success rate of shooting. Pets in play and play usually require a shutter speed above 1/500s. When shooting, you can set the shooting mode to the shutter priority, set a high -speed shutter above 1/500, and enable the high -speed continuous shooting function. The ISO value is then appropriately increased according to the light conditions to ensure the shutter speed required. In this way, you can get a series of wonderful shots like shooting short films. In actual shooting, you can take multiple photos in a row, and then choose one or a number of pieces to be retained successfully.
(Tell the risk of the successful picture effect of the continuous shot)
. The wonderful moment of the appropriate focus mode capture pets is lively because pets are lively and active. Therefore, in order to avoid after successful focusing , They will move again, which causes the problem that needs to be restarted. It is recommended to set the focus mode directly as the AF-C continuous servo autofocus (Nikon)/AI
Servo artificial intelligence servo autofocus (Canon) mode At the same time, the camera can automatically focus.
(Use the automatic focus mode to capture the funny expression when the dog is blown by the wind 2)
6. The angle of vision is more natural because of the problem of pet height. When shooting the same content, it is always slightly bland visually.
So when shooting, you can try to shoot at the perspective of flatness, and you will get a good picture effect. Usually the angle can make us re -angle to observe, and the pets shot by looking at the angle will appear more intimate, natural and more prominent in the picture.
(View angle makes us closer to pets, and the picture is more natural)
Pet viewing during the shooting
1. When shooting Shooting in order to get a sense of intimacy shown by the flattening screen.
2. It is recommended to give a toy or food for them to put them into the toys, so that the pictures taken in this way will be more natural.
Seven, soft light showing pets' fur details to shoot pets. If you want to show the petroat details or texture of the pet, it is recommended to use soft light. Soft light shooting can make the picture have no strong light ratio, no obvious shadows, and excessive naturally, so it is more suitable for expressing the fur of the pet.
Note that if you do not pay attention to the correct metering when shooting, excessive exposure may occur.
(The use of soft light makes the picture more transparent, and the details and textures of dog hair are well expressed)
It when soft light shooting pets
1. Set the sensitivity to ISO100-200 as ISO100-200 , To ensure higher picture quality. However, if the light is insufficient and the shutter speed is too low, the sensitivity or aperture should be appropriately increased.
2. In order to express the details of pet fur, the exposure compensation of 0.3-0.7 is appropriately increased.
8. Shooting the beautiful hair edge of the backlight is really cute. It is easy to illuminate the hair on the edge of the body on the edge of the body to form a strong transparent effect. Try to choose the secret background when shooting. In this way, the velvet silk feels clear.
(Reduced exposure compensation to darke the background, so as to highlight the furry fur expressed in the backlight)
Pay attention to the angle and environment. Let pets relax and guide pets appropriately, so that animals can also show their smile. There is no need to be restrained when shooting, pay attention to the expression of pets.
First of all, you must have a harmonious relationship with pets so that they are not afraid when facing the camera. You can take pictures with any equipment at hand at any time. Including not limited to cameras, mobile phones! Secondly, I am a small toy for pets, such as various balls, funny cat sticks, and so on. In the end, it is the moment when you are good at capturing pets. Sometimes it flashes passing by when you are particularly cute, and it is difficult to meet the second time! Intersection
Pets take pictures as much as possible from low places or flat. You can look at the world from the perspective of pets, and you cannot take pictures with flash. It will scare pets and choose natural light and natural landscape to express the lively side of pets.
The shooting of pets mainly lies in the scene. The background is best in nature. Choose more suitable places according to pet clothing. You can interact with pets on the grass. Take front photos of pets. You can take pet photos on the road on the road. The pet ratio can be won 3/1.