Strike a Paws: The Ultimate Guide to Making your Pet Instagram-Famous
27/06/2019
Enter Sony's latest Instagram competition to win a camera equipped with Animal Eye AF
Sony reveals five of the top petfluencers' in Europe as the hashtags #dogsofinstagram and #catsofinstagram reach over 250M posts
Guide includes a photography series taken by award winning animal portrait photographer Gerrard Gethings, featuring Instagram stars @dolly_pawton and @danteduke_thecat
Whether you're a dog lover or cat crazy, social media is the go-to place to spend hours scrolling through the cutest animals the internet has to offer. In 2019, Instagram has become the ultimate destination for pet photo-sharing, but with over 250 million uses of the #dogsofinstagram and #catsofinstagram alone, it's hard to stand out from the crowd. With Sony's new unique Animal Eye Auto Focus technology, users can take perfectly focussed pictures of their pets meaning our furry friends can get all the likes they deserve.
To celebrate the release of its unique Animal Eye AF technology, on the 6400, 7III and 7RIII models, Sony has revealed a list of five of the most followed pets in the UK. These include a super smiley Samoyed, a fluffy black Pomeranian and a duo of travelling Golden Retrievers.
Five of the most followed pets in Europe:
1.@mayapolarbear (dog - 1.5M followers)
2.@zulathepom (dog - 1.1M followers)
3.@milperthusky (dog) - 885k followers
4.@kittyetlola (dog) - 424k followers
5.@lozoodisaschina (cat - 512k followers)
They've also teamed up with Instagram stars Dolly Pawton (@dolly_pawton) and Dante Duke (@danteduke_thecat) to give you the ultimate how-to guide to taking perfect pics of your future Instagram-star.
From finding the right backdrops to teaching your pooch to pose, Sony brings you the ultimate guide to turning your pet into an Instagram star, with the help of professional pet photographer Gerrard Gethings and pet-influencers Dolly Pawton and Dante the Cat.
Gerrard Gethings, Animal Portrait Photographer, said: Photographing animals is very different to photographing humans. You have to create an environment where you control as many elements as possible. It should be calm and quiet. The trick then is to capture the animal's attention and keep it for long enough to get the shot you need. When the frame is set up, you often have only a split second to get the shot, so the right camera is important. We took all todays photographs with Sony cameras, using their Animal Eye Auto Focus technology. Focus is everything, and this feature tells the camera to automatically track the animal's eyes, keeping them in super sharp focus, allowing me to concentrate on getting the perfect picture.
Stella & Lucy (Dolly Pawton's Mums) said: A top tip is to get to know the pose that your pet enjoys doing. When Dolly was younger, we noticed she loved to prop herself on the table, so that become her signature pose. When taking shots, we incorporate her favourite squeaky toy (a little white dumpling) that she's had for years. She'll look at that no matter what else is going on - we don't know what we would do if we lost it.
If you're getting a few shots, keeping their interest is key. We get really creative with this and sometimes end up making a huge range of sounds to keep Dolly's attention - often getting odd looks from passer's by. Finally, Dolly always get rewarded with her favourite treats.'
Karen Duque, mother of Dante the Cat said: With cats, it's all about making them feel comfortable. Dante is a very relaxed boy, but whenever we set up a shot with him, we take the time to make sure he is familiar with his surroundings. He will walk around, rub himself on the props and sniff things - then he's ready for his close-up!'
Stella & Lucy (Dolly Pawtons mums) have also provided a run down of the key things to think about when trying to make your pet Insta-Famous:
1. Embrace their unique personality
Cute, sassy, goofy, adventurous; our pets each have their own individual character. We all know how special they are, so flaunt what makes them stand apart and tell their story. Dolly has an eye for fashion and she's passionate about activism - everything she posts ties back to that.
2. Outfits
Create a distinctive look that stands out. Whether that's elaborate clothing, stylish accessories or themed content for the Holidays (pumpkin and Santa hats at the ready), who doesn't love a good costume change? On the other hand, if that isn't your pet's style - be true to them. It's all about being authentic.
3. Set the scene
With Instagram being a visual social platform, its key to create an image that catches the eye and creates that thumb stopping content. Props, backdrops, good lighting and perfect focus are essential to embrace and build on your pet's character and create engaging imagery.
Whether that's brunch at a cafe, having a sip' at the bar, walks on the coast, or snuggled up on the sofa at home; choose a variety of backdrops that bring something new, yet are compatible with their personality.
4. Strike a pose
Choose the best angles that show off your pet's personality and any distinctive physical features. The more you work with your pet, the more you will get to know their strongest look, whether that's a powerful stance which oozes confidence or belly rubs to show off their playful side. Treats will definitely be your friend here!
5. Focus on Quality
Use the best equipment to capture sharp imagery that highlights every inch of your pet's shining persona and appearance. The new Animal Eye AF function on Sony cameras will help you take the ultimate pictur
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