Take Great Pictures Of Your Shar Pei
Would you like to have great pictures of your beloved pet to put on a coffee mug, a T-shirt or a calendar? By following five simple tips for taking good Shar Pei pictures, you’ll be able to take professional quality pictures of your Shar Pei with an in expensive digital camera, a disposable 35 mm camera or a camera phone.
Taking Shar Pei pictures with your dog is a fun activity for you and your Shar Pei to do together. The beautiful Shar Pei breed, with its short tan coat, its muscular body and its deep wrinkles, is a natural subject for a canine photography. Whether you use the very latest in high-tech digital cameras, a camera phone or an inexpensive disposable camera, you can capture your Shar Pei at its best.
Taking digital pictures can save you considerable money over traditional prints from film. With digital photography, you only pay to print the pictures that you want to print. Blurry shots, overexposed frames, red eyes and other bad Shar Pei pictures disappear into the virtual trash can with a click of a button.
Tip one is to be prepared. The more you are prepared to take your Shar Pei pictures, the better the pictures will turn out. If you’re organized, you can focus on your dog and on getting the best possible pictures instead of worrying about petty details. Before you bring your Shar Pei into the process, get out all the cameras you’re going to use. Check the memory cards and batteries in each camera and have several sets of fresh batteries nearby. Choose the area where you will take your pictures, and gather any backdrops or props you want to use. Have some dog treats on hand to reward your dog for sitting and staying.
Tip three is to be aware of the background. The Shar Pei, with its neutral coat and loose skin, photographs well against a light, medium, or dark colored background. Your foreground and backdrop should be neutral and uncluttered so the focus of your Shar Pei pictures is correct.
Tip four is to use props. Props can make your Shar Pei pictures special. Props are especially important when you are taking pictures of a puppy, and you want to emphasize the dog’s youth and small size. Colorful dog toys are popular choices for props, as are stuffed animals, oversize shoes and potted flowers.
Tip four is to use toys to keep your dog interested. Select a few colorful dog toys or a cute stuffed animal to include in your dog’s pictures. If your Shar Pei is a puppy, the objects will help illustrate how small the dog is and make him or her look younger.
Tip five is to get down on the ground. You should always take some pictures of your Shar Pei from your dog’s eye level, even if that means getting down on the floor or on the ground. If you can’t get down that low because of physical limitations, sit in a chair and hold your camera low. These helpful tips will help you get the very best Shar Pei pictures.
