Baby Animal Photography Tips
Their So Cute
Baby animal photography helps us remember just how cute they really were and can be a great learning experience for kids. Pets are one thing, but in the wild, baby animal photography has its dangers.
Pets
Pets teach us all so much. When they have babies, we discover the miracle of creation, and with a sense of awe, we observe the mysteries of life. It is hard to resist a cute photo of a newborn kitty.Here are a few things I keep in mind when photographing baby pets. - Handle with care. Baby animals are very fragile
- Turn your flash off. The bright flash from your camera can startle, and hurt, a newborns eyes. Read how to turn your flash off in
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- Show scale. Include you hands or the baby's mom in the photo so you can really see how tiny it is.
- Get them in action. Pictures showing what the babies do are great mementos, getting fed or mom licking them clean.
- Move in close. Close ups can really show how small they are. Try a close up of a paw or just their face.
- Be respectful of mom. The baby's mom is usually quite protective, and a normally passive pet can be more aggressive if she is worried about her offspring.
In The Wild
Baby animal photography in the wild is just as fun, but there are dangers involved for both you and the young one.- Never touch a wild animal. No matter how cute they look, never touch a baby wild animal. Some baby's will be abandoned by their moms if human scent is found on the young. The baby has NO chance of survival without its mom, so touching is a death sentence for the young.
- Be aware of Mom and Dad. Never find yourself between mom (or dad) and the baby. Just like humans, animal parents are very protective of their young. They are not afraid to attack you if they feel their young is threatened in any way.
- Never feed baby animals in the wild. No matter how healthy we think it is, human food is not good for them. They need to learn to find and eat what is right for them.
- Treat all wild animals with respect. After all, in the wild, YOU are the trespasser.
- Keep your distance. Baby's are naturally curious and will want to check you out. Be aware as they move closer to you and maintain your distance.
- Use a longer telephoto lens. That way you can stay away and not interfere with with their lives. At the very least I use a 200mm lens
- Turn your flash off. Your flash can startle both the baby and the parents. Wild animals are unpredictable and you do not know how they will react. Learn how to turn your flash off in
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Tell The Story
If your pet is the one with babies, try photographing them at regular intervals, maybe even in a similar pose. This way you can see how they grow and how they change.If you don't have a pet or visit the wilderness, try your zoo, pet shelter or a local farm. All these places will have baby's you can photograph at one time or another. Do you have your camera? Happy Shooting!
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