Taking a Great Pet Photo
How to Photograph a Black Cat or Dog
Cameras tend to underexpose dark animals, crushing the fur into a shapeless black blob. Adding light and nudging exposure up recovers the features.
Overexpose slightly
Drag the exposure slider up a little after tapping to focus. A brighter photo keeps fur texture and face shape visible.
Light from the front
Front lighting reveals the contours of dark fur. Side or back light on a black coat mostly disappears.
Give a lighter background
A pale wall or floor behind a black pet creates contrast so the outline reads clearly.
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