1.  Please take a couple of good close-up shots

of your subject.  Try to be close enough to

capture their expression.  This is very important

in a portrait.

2.  Try for a photo at the same level as your

pet not an above the head shot.  A nice direct

centered picture.

3.  Keep the background simple and concentrate

on your subject. It's okay to take up the whole

shot with your subject with little or no background

showing.

4.  Try for indirect lighting which is the most

flattering.  Bright sunlight can wash-out the

color of your pet.  Using a flash can cause

red eye.

5.  If can't keep your pet's attention have someone

hold him or use treats to keep him interested.

6.  If you want portrait with two pets or more on it

try for one or two photos with them together for

size comparing.  Other pictures can be separate.

7.  Patience is a must when taking photos.  Just

keep shooting. You can get a good picture when

you least expect it.

8.  Try using different view points.  Keep

motion out of your picture and it will turn

out better.

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