The best pictures for a pet photo contest are usually taken whenever the owner is willing to get down and take a picture from the view of the pet. You might have to lie on your stomach or you might have to crawl on the floor a bit, but the picture you will get is going to be worth it. Animals seem to respond better when they see their owners from eye level. It makes them think you are trying to play with them.

It will bring their eyes right up to the level of the camera and capture them perfectly. Cats are more difficult, because when you get down to their level they stoop down even more. One way to avoid this is by laying on the edge of a bed, peering over it just your eyes showing, and waiting for your cat to get in the stooping position preparing to leap in the air. The make for really great pictures in a pet photo contest.