How to Take Pictures of Bearded Dragons

Every pet owner wants to be able to share pictures of their pets with friends and family, bearded dragon owners are no different.
These tips will help you to snap stunning photos of your bearded dragons for everyone to appreciate.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• cooperative bearded dragon
• camera - with a macro setting
• nice photo location

1. Find a location that is perfect for your photo. Don't be afraid to try taking your dragon outside, as long as the temperature is hot and you are able to supervise 100%. Nature can make a fantastic backdrop for your picture.

2. Try taking a photo of your dragon eating. This is not only interesting, it can be very educational for people who have never seen a dragon up close.

3. Don't be afraid to use the macro setting on your camera. While this particular setting requires you to get up close and personal, the results are often stunning.

4. Be sure to take your time - capturing the perfect photo often takes time and patience. Just because your dragon may not move quickly most of the time doesn't mean that you can forgo this step.

Tips & Warnings

• Have fun taking the picture - this is supposed to be enjoyable, not stressful.
• Remember that it isn't supposed to be stressful to your dragon either. If you take photos outside, make sure the temperature is agreeable.
• Don't put your pet in dangerous or precarious positions to get a photo, no picture is worth hurting your pet.

Resources

• Additional Pet Information

[ramblin62]

on 10/26/2009 Helpful tips for taking pictures of bearded dragons. Your photo looks great! Using the macro setting is a great idea. tx.

[AllFYB]

on 10/8/2009 Great Instructions and tips. and super photo. Thanks

[pkwj]

on 10/8/2009 Thank you! They really seem to like being outside - of course on the days, that I would rather be inside enjoying the a/c.

[kencraw]

on 10/8/2009 First off let me say...Cool Pic! Never had a dragon only an iguana. Nice idea about taking them outside (supervided) for the pic. Thank you for sharing