Introducing Michitsuna (aka. Tuna)!: A Quick Guide to Pet Portraits
I got a kitten! I named him Michitsuna, after the son of the mother whose autobiography I research. Plus, there's a pun on "tuna," and I can never resist a good pun. Michitsuna 道綱, the Surprisingly Symmetrical Tabby Pet Portraits Tips: Focus on the eyes Creates empathy Shows us the pet's emotions, expressions, and personality Get down on their level Viewers get a sense of what it's like to live as that pet New perspective Easier to capture the eyes But be ready to get into weird or uncomfortable positions to get the shot Use toys/distractions wisely Using a toy to attract the pet's attention can help create a unique mood or expression Toys can help bring out the personality of a pet Toys can be used like props to create a sense of play Use a medium-length focus lens and wide aperture I used a 50mm prime to maintain the focus on the face A wide aperture (f/3.5 or wider) keeps the background out of focus, so focus stays on the pet Really try to keep focus on th...
