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Betta Photography Tips?

I am the proud, doting owner of (what appears to be) a happy, healthy Betta. He zips around his tank frequently. If I so much as look face-on at his tank while he's awake, he zips over and hangs out looking at me (hoping for food, I'm sure).

The problem? His behavior makes it hard to get a good photo to share! Sure I have lots of blurry streaks and face-on "feed me" photos, but everyone else seems to be able to get photos of their fish side-on so you can see the color and their fins. So... any tips, tricks, or secrets?

Posted Jul 17, 2016, 9:50 PM UTC

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arbores_loqui_latine•

My best photos have all been taken during water changes. I leave my betta in the tank because I only change 40-50% of the water and he seems to be more chill while the water is at a lower level.

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lucktimedragon•

that's pretty much fish photography on a hobbiest's level. if you're hoping to get really nice professional photos, there's a whole other set-up for that which includes a small tank, professional lighting and a sort of photo booth. and even then, you just take a million photos and hope some will turn out.
my tip is just to get your fish used to the camera. they won't move as much all over the place if they're not trying to get away from the camera.

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HoyAlloyFrank White Sparkles hates everything •

My best photos are at night with tank light and room lights on. I take about 20 pics to get one where he's in focus and unblurred, no flash. My camera isn't fancy but it has a good lens.

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nosindra•

My little crazy crowntail will only hold still long enough for me to snap a nice photo when I show him a mirror, and even then I have to be super quick. He is always on the move!

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lionsilverwolfFishdad•

Hold the camera as face-on to the tank as you can (we're talking as close to parallel between the lens and the side of the tank as you can get); get maximum lighting from maximum angles and/or flash mode; if you can get it right up on the glass of the tank to minimize glare and use a macro mode; adjust the focus to where you expect the fish to be and then wait for the fish to get there.

Those are my tips from taking pics of fish with my cellphone, my tablet, and my actual camera.

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bettaboxxbettaboxx.com•

We're a little late to the party on this one, and forgive us for the shameless self-promotion, but a while ago we did an interview with a pro photographer about taking great betta shots. It's here if you would like to check it out.

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