Pet photography cat shooting skills

Lead: Many friends also keep cats as pets, and taking pictures of cats has become a part of daily life. So how do we shoot this cute little animal? I collected some wonderful photos of cats to share with you, and analyzed the shooting skills. I hope you can refer to it, take the cat at home as an example, practice well and remember well.

Photographic skills of pet cat composition 1. The same horizontal angle as a cat.

If you only shoot the cat from the height of the human eye, the photo will become very common. Try to view from its level like its height, and the effect will be more natural and balanced!

Horizontal angle shooting can highlight the characteristics of cats.

The telephoto lens blurs the background and highlights the subject.

Composition 2. Using outlines and shadows

The cat's shape and movements are also beautiful, whether sitting or standing, it also has its unique attraction. You can try to shoot the shadow of the cat, or use the backlight to create a silhouette effect, which can also set off the outline of the cat.

Backlight highlights the harmony of cat light and shadow

The backlight outlines a cat.

Composition 3. Take a close-up picture

Trying is only part of filming cats! Whether it's eyes, palms, tails, etc. It is also a good subject for shooting cats. Shooting close-ups of cats from a distance with a telephoto lens can make readers concentrate on appreciating the beauty of cats.

Capture the details of the cat with a telephoto lens

Capture the details of the cat with a telephoto lens

Composition 4. Shoot a cat in low light.

Cats are animals that hunt in the dark. It seems to be more suitable for cat's personality to shoot cats in low light, and the eyes of animals will become bigger and more charming at this time. However, we should pay attention to the slow shutter when shooting, make good use of the large aperture lens and raise the ISO value appropriately to prevent the photos from blurring!

Improving the white balance can make the picture warm.

The telephoto lens blurs the foreground background and highlights the subject.

Composition 5. Add humanized elements to make the photos more warm.

The love between people and cats is often deep. Add elements of interaction between people and cats to photos to make them more story-telling and attractive. Just try it.

The interaction between people and cats can increase the interest of the picture.

The interaction between people and cats can increase the interest of the picture.

Cats' changeable movements and personalities are very suitable for shooting. If you have a pet, shooting cats will be more fun for you! Learn and enjoy the shooting process and results together!