Capturing photos of your furry loved ones can be equal parts fun and frustrating, especially when you can’t quite get them to sit still from their usual excitable ways.

Your plan should be that there are no plans and to follow your pets lead. We’ve curated 3 helpful and free guides that will assist in the challenges of pet photography and how you can capture those purr-fect moments to last a lifetime.

1. How To Create Heart Warming Pet Portraits

We all know pets don’t quite understand how to pose for the camera and may struggle sitting still for extended periods of time – they’re impulsive and lovable creatures. We’ve got a free quick guide on photographing those heartwarming pet portraits. This guide also discusses the hurdles you might face when venturing into the world of pet photography and the technical elements you’ll need to understand throughout the process. Download now →

2. 5 Tips For Photographing Pets in Costumes

What could possibly be cuter than snapping happy moments of your pets? What if we add a costume to the mix? Adorable, we know. We asked our friend, Andrew Darlow, to share with us a quick guide on dressing up our pets and how to do so safely and effortlessly. Read on to find out the perfect lighting tips, camera settings and more to make your experience memorable and fun at the same time. Download now →

3. A Path to Better Pet Photography

‘Candid’ or ‘Posed’ are often the first questions you’ll ask yourself when photographing your pets. However, your pet often has their own plan on how the shoot will go. Allowing your furry friend to lead the shoot will produce some funny faces and random places that you might not have thought of before now. Ensuring you’re prepared for what may come will help you produce the best shots possible. This guide will discuss the two types of pet photography styles along with the right equipment, angles and lighting choices to give you the best start. Download now →

Further Reading

If you want to learn the essential steps to mastering photography through a hands-on approach that you can take with you ‘into the field’, then check out the Snap Card Essentials from our friends at Photzy here. These 20 printable key photography cheat sheets are a great way to start learning and pushing your photo skills to new limits. Read more about them now.