ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY
ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY
All American Pet Photo Day encourages pet owners to share their favorite pet photos on July 11. Be sure to charge your camera and be prepared to take adorable pictures of your furry pal!
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Whether they are the four-legged furry kind or come from the more serpentine species, click away. Birds and fish, pigs and equine, canine and feline should all get in line for their favorite pose. If they are friends, take a few snapshots of them together! On All American Pet Photo Day, every pet gets included.
When it comes to capturing the perfect image of your loyal pal, it might take some effort. Like humans, some furry and not so furry friends are camera shy. A pocketful of treats helps ease them into the shot. If bribery doesn't work, sometimes exercise before the photoshoot will. Another option is misdirection. Focus their attention on another area beyond the lens of the camera, and you might get the picture you want. If all else fails, wait until your sweet companion falls asleep and click away. They're at their cutest when they're resting anyway.
Remember to keep your pet safe and comfortable. Don't let your pet become overheated or over-anxious. A stressed pet won't take a good photo. Defer to your pet's temperament, toss out the costumes, and accept the blurred selfie.
5 WAYS TO SNAP THE PERFECT PIC ON AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY
Keep a pocketful of high-value treats or a squeaky toy right next to the camera lens to easily guide your pet's attention and capture those alert, perky expressions.
If your pet is too hyper to stay still, take them for a quick walk or play a game of fetch before you start clicking away.
Prioritize your pet's comfort. If they look stressed or unhappy in an outfit, toss the clothes aside—natural photos are always the best photos.
Take advantage of natural window light indoors, or head outside during the "golden hour" (just after sunrise or right before sunset) for beautiful, soft lighting.
Browse the #AllAmericanPetPhotoDay tag to admire everyone else's furry, feathered, or scaled friends and drop a few likes and comments to spread the joy.
ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY
National Day Calendar is researching the origins of this pet photography holiday.
