Taking a Great Pet Photo

Phone Camera Settings for Pets

Updated 2026-08-27

Phone Camera Settings for Pets

The default camera app is fine for pets if you use burst mode and lock focus. The main enemy is motion blur from a slow shutter in dim light.

Turn on burst or Live Photo

Burst captures the fast, unrepeatable moments. On iPhone, holding the shutter button (or sliding it, depending on your settings) fires a burst.

Tap to focus on the face

Tapping the pet's face on screen locks focus there so the eyes are sharp even if the pet shifts slightly.

Add light rather than zoom

Digital zoom throws away detail. Move closer, or move to a brighter spot, instead of pinching in.

Make your own pet dance video

Pet Dance AI turns one photo into a cute AI dance clip in seconds. Free on the App Store.

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