Pet Photography – Active Pets

Dogs, cats, or other pets that are moving or playing.

First Test Shot Settings

  • Shooting mode: Shutter Priority
  • Focus: Continuous AF with subject tracking
  • Aperture: Camera chooses
  • Shutter: 1/1000 s
  • ISO: Auto (upper limit 3200)

Take short bursts → check eye sharpness → adjust as needed.

Suggested Equipment

70–200 mm or fast 50–85 mm, treats or toys for attention.

Quick Tip

Get down to the pet’s eye level and wait for natural expressions between bursts of activity.