You love your pet, don’t you? Why not? Pets do fun and cute things that can make our day complete. There are many households, especially in the US, that have their own pet, specifically dogs and cats. In fact, most pet owners treat them like their own family. The sad thing about these cute and adorable animals is that their lifespan is shorter compared to humans. It means that sooner or later they will leave us unexpectedly. This is why some pet owners take advantage of their own pet portraits to preserve the memories of their beloved pet that has been a part of their lives.

But before making use of fancy pet portraits, you need to provide a good photograph that will reflect in the final product (of course, it is impossible to require your pet to pose for several hours in front of the painter). So, here are some factors to consider before you can take advantage of dream pet portraits.

Train your pet with basic commands

Basic training does not require you to send your pet to an expert trainer. Since you are the owner, you have to train it with some basic commands like sit, stay, stand and lie down. Obviously, this process requires patience because the mind of the pet is very different from ours. This practice will help you capture your best pose that will be reflected in your personal pet portraits.

Expect failure on the first try

Pets in the wild, especially cats, are sensitive to the camera, especially flash and sound. So don’t expect to have a perfect image with a first shot. Your pet will most likely run away while you are trying to capture the image of it. Therefore, it is a tip to carry your camera with you at all times. Who knows? You could possibly capture a cute pose of your pet without him knowing. But then, you have to try harder if you are dealing with a cat!

Do not force your pet to pose

This is the common mistake of pet owners who want to get their perfect pet portraits. Some owners bring their pet to the photo even if the animal is not in a good mood. Forcing your pet to do a certain thing it doesn’t like will not result in a positive result for your pet’s portraits. So if you want to get a good picture of your beloved animal, just let him play and relax. Make sure your camera is always with you to capture your multiple images. It’s also a cute idea if you have a picture of your cat or dog sleeping. This is great for a perfect portrait, isn’t it?

Use natural light

It was mentioned earlier that most pets hate the flash on their camera. Therefore, it is recommended to turn off the flash if you want to get a good shot. It’s also a good idea to use natural lighting instead of artificial lighting so you can bring your pet into your garden or backyard in the late afternoon or early morning where they can play. Take it as an opportunity to bond and capture your pet portrait images.