Photo Tips

If you do not already have three or more very clear photos, you can take some. It's good to have a couple of full body shots and a head study, but any candid shots are helpful. Remember, your photos are the only tools I have to work with, so it's important to send good ones. Use ISO 200 speed (or faster) film to stop any movement. Get as close as possible and fill the frame with the animal. Avoid strange foreshortening where the legs look short and the head huge. Get the camera down on the same level as the pet or put him on a table. Take some close-ups of the head to show detail. Shoot outside in the sun or a light hazy day if possible. You can also try placing the pet in very light shade (such as shade by the side of a wall) and use the flash. Indoors, natural light from a very bright sunny window is good. If you use a flash, use the 'red eye' reducing button if you have one.