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It's down to taking loads really and a lot of luck. We do set up with props though using pillows with a cloth over to make an 'enclosure' It's better if you have a helper to handle and position the hamster and someone else to snap away! You need plenty light so you can use a high shutter speed as they are blurry otherwise. We use a DSLR but you can get decent pics on most cameras or phones.