Picture Taking Advice

emilyjk

emilyjk

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I'm always seeing such lovely pictures on here of piggies that look like they were born to be photographed! I was wondering if there's a trick to getting these face - front, eyeing the camera pics! My little Queenie is still getting used to being held, however Winona has already warmed up to me and cuddles with no issue, but atlas I still can't capture her so beautifully as others!
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My Winona sharing some cuddles today..

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Hi Emily!
While I don't have superior knowledge in the world of piggy photography, I do spend my weekends photographing local shelter dogs and cats. The trick for me is using food. It never fails with my gluttonous kitties! Always try to use a high-value treat to keep them enticed. Another tip I have for you is to just keep taking photos. I know the pose might not be perfect, but capturing animals being their own beautiful selves instantly makes the picture better. I hope this helps you get some photogenic pigs! I'll attach a shelter example that I took with my horrible-quality phone camera. Once again, good luck!
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I take awful photos, it is often by more look than judgment that I get a good one! You have a beautiful piggy :love:
 
I also dont' count the many pictures deleted! and I am still trying to get a pose with the nose in evidence... My camera is not a reflex and does not do what I ask for! :evil: and about the mobile... well... my device should be exhibited at the Prehistoric Museum :roll:
 
I'm with everyone else on taking loads of pictures, you'll get one good one. Bribery with food for a good pose, and get the camera down to their level. If i can't put them safely on a surface (needs another person present in case they try to jump off) I lie on the floor.
 
Moe said:
Completely agree with piggieminder... it's almost embarrassing to realize that I'd lay starfish-flat in a public area just to get one good photo of a cat!
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Whatever it takes :lol!:
 
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Thanks for all your comments, trial and error it is lol! :nod:
 
Moe said:
Hi Emily!
While I don't have superior knowledge in the world of piggy photography, I do spend my weekends photographing local shelter dogs and cats. The trick for me is using food. It never fails with my gluttonous kitties! Always try to use a high-value treat to keep them enticed. Another tip I have for you is to just keep taking photos. I know the pose might not be perfect, but capturing animals being their own beautiful selves instantly makes the picture better. I hope this helps you get some photogenic pigs! I'll attach a shelter example that I took with my horrible-quality phone camera. Once again, good luck!
Tamale.jpg
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What a gorgeous picture though! :love:
 
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Loads of their favourite food just out of camera shot, best to have a helper. Quickest ISO your camera will allow without losing too much quality, turn flash off ( I don't like using flashes with piggies, half the time they'd scarper anyway! :))) Pop your camera in aperture priority mode on a wide aperture to throw the background out of focus (low number like f2.2 or f5.6) and get as low as possible so you are at the same level as your piggies. Am I getting too technical now? :whistle: :))
 
Moe said:
Hi Emily!
While I don't have superior knowledge in the world of piggy photography, I do spend my weekends photographing local shelter dogs and cats. The trick for me is using food. It never fails with my gluttonous kitties! Always try to use a high-value treat to keep them enticed. Another tip I have for you is to just keep taking photos. I know the pose might not be perfect, but capturing animals being their own beautiful selves instantly makes the picture better. I hope this helps you get some photogenic pigs! I'll attach a shelter example that I took with my horrible-quality phone camera. Once again, good luck!
Tamale.jpg
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Sweeeet kitty! :luv: When I had to take photos of cats I always had a pack of Dreamies in my pocket, they'd do anything for them! :D
 
My goodness, Tim! I'm just here frantically shaking a bag of treats with a camera at hand. I always have the hardest time getting a smooth bokeh background... ugh. Teach me your ways :O
 
Moe said:
My goodness, Tim! I'm just here frantically shaking a bag of treats with a camera at hand. I always have the hardest time getting a smooth bokeh background... ugh. Teach me your ways :O
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What camera do you have? I probably went 'over the top' with my description :))
 
Tim said:
Loads of their favourite food just out of camera shot, best to have a helper. Quickest ISO your camera will allow without losing too much quality, turn flash off ( I don't like using flashes with piggies, half the time they'd scarper anyway! :))) Pop your camera in aperture priority mode on a wide aperture to throw the background out of focus (low number like f2.2 or f5.6) and get as low as possible so you are at the same level as your piggies. Am I getting too technical now? :whistle: :))
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:eek:Wha? :yikes:
 
My tips are basically the same. Bribe your piggy with food and make sure they are 100% comfortable. I take pictures of my two boys in places where I know they feel relaxed and safe. And as said previously the best pictures I've got are when they're not posing at all but just doing their own thing in their cage or outside. I'm like everyone else I've taken millions of pictures but only a few actually come out ok. Lol
 
Tim said:
Loads of their favourite food just out of camera shot, best to have a helper. Quickest ISO your camera will allow without losing too much quality, turn flash off ( I don't like using flashes with piggies, half the time they'd scarper anyway! :))) Pop your camera in aperture priority mode on a wide aperture to throw the background out of focus (low number like f2.2 or f5.6) and get as low as possible so you are at the same level as your piggies. Am I getting too technical now? :whistle: :))
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Might as well of spoken German hahaha :blink::))
 
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Tim said:
Loads of their favourite food just out of camera shot, best to have a helper. Quickest ISO your camera will allow without losing too much quality, turn flash off ( I don't like using flashes with piggies, half the time they'd scarper anyway! :))) Pop your camera in aperture priority mode on a wide aperture to throw the background out of focus (low number like f2.2 or f5.6) and get as low as possible so you are at the same level as your piggies. Am I getting too technical now? :whistle: :))
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Can you tell me where that button is on my iPhone please @Tim :))
 
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