Take a close-up photo of your pet

What can we use if we don't have a plain towel, blanket, or a camera with portrait/close-up mode?

Use a plain sheet, poster board, or solid-colored pillowcase as the simple background and use regular photo mode while following the instruction to slowly move the camera closer to mimic portrait/close-up.

My pet keeps moving or the photos come out blurry—what should we try to fix that?

Tap the screen to lock focus on your pet's nearest eye, softly call their name or make a gentle sound while keeping treats or the toy within easy reach (but not right in front), and take a burst of photos as instructed to capture a clear close-up.

How can this activity be adapted for a toddler versus an older child?

For toddlers, have an adult set up the towel or blanket and gently hold the pet while the child sits at eye level and calls the pet's name, whereas older children can independently switch to portrait/close-up, move closer without startling the pet, and tap to lock focus on the eye.

How can we enhance or personalize the close-up photo before sharing it on DIY.org?

Try different plain background colors or small props on the towel, experiment with the soft window light and camera distance for varied expressions, lightly edit your favorite clear close-up, and include a short note about your setup when you share it on DIY.org.