It's All American Pet Photo Day!

Let your pet show off his pearly whites: It's All-American Pet Photo Day! Today, July 11, is a day to celebrate our furriest family member's photogenic side.

But not just any old pet photo will do. On All-American Pet Photo Day, try to get a few special photos of your pet or pets. Snap some pictures at your pup's favorite dog park, or get a shot of your cat doing something curiously cute. Whatever you do, use your imagination!

Before you grab your camera, read the following pet photography tips from California-based pet and landscape photographer Josh Norem:

Grab an assistant. Ask a friend or family member to help direct your pet's eyes in the camera's direction. No volunteers? A squeaky toy or noise-making smartphone app should work.

Be patient. Getting the perfect shot might require a bit of waiting around. You don't want to miss that perfect moment!

Focus on her eyes. "If the eyes aren’t in focus, the shot is wasted, end of discussion," advises Norem. You might need to take your camera off of auto-focus to accomplish this.

For more tips and tricks, read the full Digital Trends article here.

If your pet's teeth aren't quite photo-ready, then contact us at 908-464-0023. We can clean his teeth and help prevent tartar build-up and periodontal disease.

Are you celebrating All-American Pet Photo Day? Share a photo of your pet with Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital on Facebook, Twitter or Google+!