As if most of our phone’s photo galleries aren’t already full of cute and adorable pictures of our pets, the month of July brings us All-American Pet Photo Day!
This day is celebrated on July 11th each year, and it is a day that aims to encourage pet parents to share some of their most favorite photos of their pets.
All-American Pet Photo Day is a total pet-centric event that welcomes all kinds of furry and non-furry pets, including cats, dogs, squirrels, birds, ferrets, hamsters, fish, guinea pigs, and all other pets.
While you may already have a gazillion pictures of your pet on your phone already, this day calls for a little something extra and special.
So, are your cameras ready to celebrate All-American Pet Photo Day?
How to Celebrate All-American Pet Photo Day
The best part about this day is that you can be as creative you want with the kind of photos that you take of your cute little pet. You could take their photos while they are playing, sleeping, eating, stretching, cuddling you, or even rolling around in the mud!
However, the ultimate fun would be in planning a proper photoshoot and dressing your pet for it so that you get some nice Instagram-worthy photos for social media!
Here are some things you can do to observe All-American Pet Photo Day to the fullest.
- Dress up your pet in cute clothes, but that depends on which pet animal you have. You can’t possibly dress up your fish, but if you have a furry pet dog, you can make it wear a light shirt and even a hat if you like!
- Find a fun location or spot for the photo session, and you can finally have that pet photoshoot they’ve always wanted! It could be your yard all decorated, the park, the beach, any garden, or even an aesthetically pleasing spot inside your home.
- In case you have more than one pet and if you are a lucky pet parent whose pets are friends and they get along with each other, the best thing to do here is to put them together and click some exciting photos.
- If you wish to make the photoshoot even more fun, get your friends to gather with their pets at the park or at someone’s house. Next thing you know, you will be doubled up with laughter as you try your best to make your pets sit still and get them to pose for that perfect picture.
- Once you’ve clicked all the amazing photos of your pets, make sure that you share them online on your social media accounts using the hashtag #AllAmericanPetPhotoDay. The reason behind sharing the pictures is that All-American Pet Photo Day is a super special event, and it should definitely be shared with the world.
Tips to Help You Take Fun and Cute Pictures of Your Pets
When it comes to taking photos of a pet animal, the process might take long and some extra effort, too. These furry and not-so-furry friends aren’t as comfortable with the camera as we humans are. While all pets are just unbelievably cute, taking their Insta-perfect photos isn’t an easy feat.
Unlike humans, they certainly don’t understand what’s happening and simply just won’t just pose for the camera!
Also, getting your pet to stay perfectly still is quite a challenge, as they love scurrying away and running around here and there!
However, there are many different ways and options that you can try to take perfect photos of your pet on this exciting day.
- Keep their favorite treats ready during the photoshoot as a way to ease them into it and make them feel comfortable. You can employ the reward strategy here where every time they sit still and let you take a picture, you can thank them by giving them a treat.
- In case treats don’t work, engage in an exercise or play session with them before the photoshoot to get them to relax and be at ease.
- Another great option is misdirection, where all you need to do is focus their attention somewhere beyond the lens of the camera, and the minute they shift their attention, that’s when you might get the picture you want.
- If the above options just don’t seem to work for you, the only thing left here to do is to wait until your adorable little friend falls asleep. Truth be told, pets look the cutest when they are resting or sleeping. These sleeping pictures will truly just melt your heart away!
How to Capture Flawless Photos
Pet photography isn’t just about getting your pet to stay still. It’s also about the art of photography and capturing flawless photos. Here are a few tips that will come in handy on All-American Pet Photo Day.
- Try to use naturallight when doing pet
- Pet photography is no different when it comes to focusing on sharp eyes, especially because our pets have the most expressive eyes ever.
- Your pet needs to feel perfectly comfortable and at ease during the shoot, so try to go to them rather than forcing them to come to you.
- Try your best to focus on features that best display your pet’s character in the shots. For instance, if your dog is very playful and energetic, capture it when it’s in action or performing its favorite trick.
Final Word
As much as you want to capture that perfect photo of your pet on All-American Pet Photo Day, it is important to keep your pet safe and comfortable. Pets can easily become over-anxious and over-heated, especially if you are planning to do an outdoor photoshoot and dress them up.
Make sure to prevent your pet from getting all stressed and cranky because that will simply result in a bad photoshoot. Try to keep them calm, relaxed, and happy, even if that means tossing out the costumes!
The end goal here is to take cute photos of your pets on All-American Pet Photo Day, share them online with your friends and family, and make the day special for them.
