#1 My Girlfriend And Her Friends Tried To Take A Group Photo, Alfie Wanted To Be In It As Well
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#2 Stray Puppy "Sneaks" In Family Photo That Was Visiting In Guanajuato
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#3 I Wanted To Take A Photo With My Girlfriend. Someone Came To Interrupt. I Thought The Result Was Rather Interesting
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While some pets enjoy the spotlight and even crash their owners’ photos just to get everyone’s attention, others don’t like their picture taken that much. Have you ever noticed that your dog or cat instinctively looks away the moment the camera comes out, despite you being incredibly stealthy about it?
It turns out that pets can be camera-shy and feel rather uncomfortable when it’s pointed at them. For example, dogs feel uneasy when someone is staring at them, so when they turn their head away, they’re signaling that they’re uncomfortable with what’s going on.
#4 The Best Boy
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#5 I Was Photobombed By A Rat... I Am Now... Rat Woman
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#6 My Friend's Dog Jumped Into The Shot
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Cameras themselves can be intimidating to pups, too, because they make noise when zooming or taking the shot. These sounds are usually too high for us to hear, but dogs can detect them. Such an unfamiliar noise can startle them, making them nervous about the experience. The camera might appear intrusive and unfamiliar to pets, with flashes and a camera lens that looks like eyes, causing them to be scared of it as well.
#7 I Proposed To My Girlfriend Last Night And My Dog Begged Her To Say Yes. She Did
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#8 Cat Had To Cat
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#9 Possessed Cat
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Unfortunately, many pet owners don’t realize that an innocent photoshoot is causing pets stress, especially to more sensitive ones. So if they start to notice their furry friends acting nervously around a camera, it’s important not to pressure them into it, so as not to create a negative association with the camera.
What owners can do instead is let them investigate the camera and reward them for approaching it or checking it out. When a pet receives a reward for tolerating or holding still for the camera, they will associate the camera with a positive experience, which makes taking photos more pleasant for them.
#10 Over-Protective Kitty. He Looks Like A Super Villain
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#11 My Dog’s Epic Photobomb. Can You See Her?
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#12 She Photobombed Her Sister’s Picture
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Pet care company Wag! also recommends being mindful of your own body language and tone of voice while trying to get your pet comfortable around a camera.
“Using a higher, calmer tone of voice shows your dog you’re not stressed and everything is okay. Dogs are extremely perceptive of different kinds of body language. If you’re uncomfortable, they will be too. If you project being calm and happy, they’re more likely to see the situation positively,” they write.
#13 Never Had I Been Able To Time A Photo Of My Dog This Perfectly Even If I Had The Best Camera In The World. Extremely Funny Extremely Timed Pictures Of Dogs
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#14 Just Wanted A Nice Family Photo
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#15 When You Try And Take A Nice Mother's Day Picture But Your Dog Makes Her Best Derp Ever
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Something else that can make pets more comfortable around the camera is starting to introduce it to them early. “Taking pictures or video often throughout their youth is a great way to get them accustomed to it,” suggests Wag!
Overall, when taking a picture of your pet, be aware of their personal space and their body language. If they become nervous or uncomfortable, give them a break.
#16 These Cats Photobombing A Wedding Photoshoot
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#17 Best Unplanned Picture I’ve Ever Taken
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#18 This Dog Followed The Google Earth Guy
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“Just like humans, taking a picture isn’t always a good choice. If your dog is already uncomfortable in a new environment or situation, adding more discomfort is exhausting and stressful for your dog, and they may react accordingly.
The next time you want to lean in and wrap your arms around your dog for a selfie, consider how they’re feeling first. If they can’t get past you using a traditional camera, try a cell phone instead, which is probably more familiar to them,” Wag! recommends.
#19 Photobombed. Not Even Mad
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#20 I Was Trying To Take A Nice Photo Of My Cat, But Then His Brother Suddenly Photobombed Him
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#21 Photobombing
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That said, this doesn’t apply to all pets. Some are born to be in the spotlight and love to be photographed. Just like these photobombing fur balls on this list! Those owners who want to make the most of it and perhaps even perfect their skills to capture the most beautiful photos of their pets might benefit from a few tips from wedding and lifestyle photographer Laura Martha.
#22 I Took A Photo Last Night Of My New Work Boots And Got Photobombed By The Cutest Farm Dog Ever
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#23 I Doordashed Dunkin Donuts For My Nephew And I. This Was The Drop-Off Photo
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#24 So Today I Was Taking A Photo Of A Litter Of One Week Old Puppies When I Got Photobombed By My Other Dog
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Her first tip for capturing better photos of their pets is patience. “You won’t get a ‘perfect’ photo without practice! A lot of the photos people take on animal Instagram accounts are selected from loads of images that weren’t quite right,” she said.
#25 Siamese Cat Photobombing Family Picture
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#26 The Comedy Cat. Obviously, The Cat Is Just Mocking The Human Race For Taking Selfies "See, This Is How You Look Like Hurrrr"
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#27 Ready In 3...2...1 Cheese
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Then she suggests focusing on the pets’ personalities. “The best images, in my opinion, are the ones that show personality, not the perfectly sat or standing ‘show’ style photos.”
She also reminds us not to forget to find good lighting for the photoshoot. “On the technical side of things, whether you’re using a phone or camera, you want good and clear light.” Lastly, she recommends getting on the same level as the animal. “You can use a squeaker to get their attention,” she adds.
#28 Great Photobomb By My Younger Dog
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#29 My Cat Photobombed This Pic Of My Dog And Somehow She Doesn’t Even Look Real
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#30 Cat Photobombs A Family Picture
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#31 Neighborhood Watch
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#32 Sheeb Photobombing Cat Bro With Heckin’ Rare Shiba Smile
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#33 Family Christmas Picture Photobomb
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#34 I Was Trying To Take A Picture Of My New Haircut
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#35 Photobomb In The Family Pic From Our Boy Franklin Playing Fetch
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#36 They Just Wanted A Nice Pic
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#37 He Is An Idiot. She Is Photobombing
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#38 What Would Have Been A Nice Pic Of Lilly Photobombed By Bowie
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#39 Saw Cat Photobomb And Thought I'd Share My Dog Photobomb
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#40 Photobomb Her Sister's Newborn Shoot. Tons Of Pics Of This One From My Daughter's Newborn Pictures, But This Is Hysterical
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#41 “Mom You Don’t Need More Pictures Of Dad. Throw The Ball Already!”
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#42 We Were Taking A Christmas Family Picture And Comet Ended Up Photobombing At The Perfect Moment
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#43 Queen Of Photobomb
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#44 Annual Family Picture
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#45 I Was Trying To Take A Nice Photo Of My Cat When I Noticed The Neighbour's Cat In The Background
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#46 My Mom Wanted Me To Show "My Friends On The Internet" Her Two Dogs
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#47 Found This Old Family Photo With A Cat Photobomb. The Dog Tried Too But, Being A Weiner Dog, Wasn't Quite Up To The Task
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#48 Took Pics For The First Day Of School And Noticed This Window Licker In The Background
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#49 Photobombed
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#50 Wedding Photobomb
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