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When it comes to shooting photos of your sugar glider, remember that pets are a lot like small children -- to get great pictures you need a lot of patience and ample treats on hand for your subject. Sugar gliders (like all other pets) have distinct personalities. And a great picture is one which captures the glider's personality. A successful sugar glider photograph is rarely posed. On the contrary, it is usually a candid shot of the sugar glider at play.
You've probably seen dozens of pictures of trained animals doing tricks for the camera. Sure, those are nice. But it isn't necessary to try to teach your sugar glider a "stupid pet trick" in order to capture a wonderful photo. Sugar gliders are naturally adorable and photograph well. So, if you want your sugar glider to look attentive toward the camera, simply hold a treat just out of the camera's view. Or snap the picture of the sugar glider while he or she is enjoying a treat. Some of the best photos are of sugar gliders receiving treats -- a popsicle, a mealworm, a sunflower seed, etc.
To make an interesting picture, place your sugar glider in an interesting setting. Use a basket, a houseplant, or a coffee cup and telephone. Everyday household items can add an unusual aspect to your sugar glider's environment, and make for an interesting photograph. Does your sugar glider love to climb in and out of an old shoe? Does your sugar glider like to walk along the top of the bedroom draperies? See if you can frame a shot that captures the inquisitive nature of your sugar glider. If your sugar glider is cooperative, place it in unusual circumstances for a portrait: atop a computer keyboard (no doubt ordering from the Glider Connection online store catalog); inside a carved out pumpkin; on the top shelf in the pantry, etc. But, however you choose to stage your photo, please remember to never endanger your sugar glider!
Of course, there are other basic factors to consider when photographing your sugar glider. You'll want to make sure the lighting is adequate . . . and you'll want to avoid problems with "red eye" and blurriness . . . but don't get caught up in trying to stage the "professional portrait." Simply enjoy your sugar glider's normal activities, and take advantage of the opportunity to capture candid pictures of your sugar glider at play.
Based in part on information from York Photo Labs
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