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Tips and Tricks for Photographing Cats, Dogs, Birds and Bugs

In uncertain times like these, we want to help photographers and creators of all levels stay inspired, engaged and growing. We asked some of our Nikon Ambassadors to create quick videos with ideas for taking pictures and video that you can do in your home or neighborhood.

This video collection offers tips on photographing kittens and puppies from Tamara Lackey, tips on photographing dogs creatively by Stacy Pearsall and tips and ideas on photographing birds, insects and more with Kristi Odom.

These videos are quick—a minute or two in length with easily digestible tips, tricks and techniques.

© Tamara Lackey

Tips for photographing kittens - Nikon Ambassador Tamara Lackey offers tips for taking pictures of tiny baby kittens.

© Tamara Lackey

Tips for photographing puppies - Nikon Ambassador Tamara Lackey offers tips for taking pictures of puppies.

© Stacy Pearsall

Tips for photographing your dog - Nikon Ambassador Stacy Pearsall offers tips for taking great photos of your pet dog looking at the camera.

© Stacy Pearsall

More tips for photographing your dog - Nikon Ambassador Stacy Pearsall offers tips for getting creative portraits of your pet dog.

© Kristi Odom

Tips for capturing slow motion video - Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom offers tips on capturing stunning slow motion video of wild birds.

© Kristi Odom

Tips for photographing bugs and insects - Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom offers tips on photographing bugs and insects.

Check out Creator's Hour to see more videos on a variety of topics from Nikon Ambassadors as well as in depth interviews with Nikon Ambassadors and professional photographers.