Animal Photography Prop Ideas

The old adage "Never work with animals or children" is credited to W.C. Fields and can apply not just to show business, but to the world of photography, as well. Animal portraits can be challenging because, like children, animals tend not to stay still and are easily distracted. Getting the right shots takes patience, coaxing and plain old luck, but enterprising photographers can also use props to enhance their pictures.

To photograph kittens or puppies, use a small basket to convey the intimacy of these young animals that are still learning about their new world. A basket is a contained area in which you can take several photos without worrying about sudden movement. A bathtub is another good prop because it is hard for the puppies to climb out, and the contrast between their small bodies and the bathtub can create an interesting and memorable photo.

One of the problems in trying to photograph large pets, such as a Great Dane, is they overwhelm many props, which will not help make a great picture. But a chaise lounge is big enough to accommodate a large animal and lets you pose the animal in a lying position with its head raised and staring into the camera. With its legs curled up underneath its body, an animal on a chaise lounge can take on a regal appearance for an indelible photo opportunity.

Use a rocking horse as a prop for smaller animals, such as a gerbil, rabbit or little dog. A rocking horse is the kind of playful prop that an animal may find interesting enough to give you a variety of posing options. The contrast between the rocking horse and the small animal also creates a nice balance, and if you can maneuver the animal into a riding position, you can create a photo that will generate laughter.

For humorous photos of animals, you can use party or holiday hats to create funny pictures. Some animals may not mind you putting hats on their heads, but others may fidget or try to reach for the hats with their paws. This is when you can use food as your other prop, the secret weapon that can stabilize an animal long enough to get a number of good shots. Whether it's catnip, kibble snacks, bones or other common foods animals love, placing a tasty treat in front of an animal may allow you to put a silly hat on its head. And you may be rewarded with sheepish shots of an animal who knows the hat shouldn't be on its head, but doesn't mind because the snack is so delicious.

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