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Capture your pet's personality |
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When shooting pet portraits, stay true to your pet's character (like you would a person). Take photos of him
in his preferred spot while performing his favorite pastime, whether that means playing fetch on the beach or
climbing up to high places. Think about what makes your pet unique and capture those moments.
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Catch your pet in motion |
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Pets are always moving, which can make them challenging photo subjects. Anticipate where a great action shot will
happen and focus on that spot. Many cameras have a built-in Action shooting mode that
speeds up your shutter speed so you avoid the blur associated with motion.
Depending on your camera, it can take an entire second from the moment you press the shutter to when your
camera actually takes the picture. This gap in time is called "shutter lag," and it can be the difference
between getting action shots and missing them. You can overcome shutter lag by pressing the shutter down lightly,
about halfway. This will lock the focus on your pet, and lets you take the picture much faster because the
focusing process will already be done.
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Get up close |
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Capture the detail of your pet's whiskers
or the texture of her fur with a great close-up
shot. You can use your camera's zoom feature to get close even if
your pet is sleeping. Or, once your photo is downloaded to your computer,
you can always crop closer using your editing software such as the free
HP
Photosmart Essential software.
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Shoot portraits |
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What about taking a stately picture of your Dalmatian? First off, find a helper—you'll have your hands
full. Look for creative settings. Use your camera's automatic timer for a self-portrait with your pet
(think holiday card)—or have your assistant take the snap. Don't forget that HP cameras typically have a
Portrait shooting mode, which ensures your portrait shot will be sharp on your
subject and the background will be soft.
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Shoot video |
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Select HP cameras let you shoot video of your pet's tricks—whether it's fetching, jumping, or batting around
a stuffed mouse—and then move forward or backward through the clip to select a specific frame to print.
This is great for catching action shots.
Simply set video quality to VGA when shooting. Because stills
from video have lower resolution, they look best printed in a smaller
size such as
4" x 6".
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