Tips for Photographing Your Pets

by Shannon Esposito

Today is the official release dayof FOR PETE’S SAKE (A Pet Psychic Mystery no. 4)!

Because the victim in this mysteryis a wedding photographer–who also takes photos of shelter animals to help them get adopted–I thought I’d celebrate the book’s releaseby sharing some basictips on how to get great shots of your own pets.

1) Background: Be aware of your background. Is there something behind your pet that’s distracting? If you want your pet to be the sole focus, you can use...