Everyone loves to take a picture of their pet. With so many social media platforms at our disposal, users are regularly uploading pet photography snaps of their pets will lovable grins, doing silly things or just taking an adorable selfie with your buddy.

One look through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter will lead you through a trove of amazing pictures of people with their pets doing any manner of cute and lovable thing. But not everyone finds it easy to capture that photogenic snap of their pet, as there are understandably a few challenges.

Here are some tips for how to take that perfect photo with your pet:

Use Natural Light

A natural light will allow you to avoid using a flash, and will in general help make the photo look better. To make the most of any natural light indoors, have you pet stand in front of any white walls or surfaces to help emphasise this light and result in a much more photogenic pet photo.

Have a Treat Ready

Treats are the best way to get anything you want from your pets, and a good photo is included on this. For photographs, place a treat just on top of the camera to have them looking straight at is, as well as to help associate picture time with a positive experience, making them happier to do it in the future.

Toys Work Too

Similar to treats, using your pet’s favorite toys will be a great way to get their focus when it comes times for taking a photo. It is a great method for getting your pet to make eye contact with the camera.

Exercise First

Playing or taking your pet for a walk will help to expel any excess energy that could make a photo session a bit more difficult. They will be more open to the entire thing and will have less energy to cause chaos.