Let's say you're trying to take a photo of your golden retriever and in walks your toddler with an ice cream cone and your golden retriever then knocks the cone out of his hands. Be prepared for sudden movement. Consider your photo session a jungle safari of sorts and prepare for the cheetah's sudden escape. Sometimes pets can be restless and jump at the sound of a shutter click, so you should adjust your camera accordingly. Use a high-speed film such as ISO 400 or 800 film if you are going to be photographing indoors with minimal available light.
Pets can be just as vain as their masters.
You can make a shiny coat of fur look even better by using a soft light or catching your pet taking a late afternoon sunbath. Control the clutter on the set. Though you will not have to deal with the model's ill-coordinated clothing, you still don't want to photograph your Dalmatian against a drab shower curtain. Outdoors, watch out for lawn furniture, stray toys and other debris that can complicate your background. This brings us to our fifth Habit. 5. Consider your camera angle.