Your guide to getting the postcard-perfect photo. Rottnest Island, named by the Dutch for what they thought were giant rats are in fact Quokkas, the famous smiley marsupials that have made them ultimate social media stars. The tricky part is, how do you get the best photo with them.

​The wild quokkas run their own routines. Resist the urge to chase or corner them for a photo. Instead, find a shaded area where quokkas are known to graze and settle in quietly. Patience is key – the perfect photo might take a while, but it will be worth the wait! Giving them the space and time allows them to feel safe and not threatened by people, which will allow them to come closer to you and investigate. Make sure not to offer them food, it is harmful to their health, and feeding them disrupts their natural feeding habits.

​Getting the angle right starts off by getting down low, eye level is most ideal for a natural and engaging photo. Now the trick, flip the phone upside down for the better angle and make sure to have the flash off.

​While the classic selfie is a prime photo, capture them in the natural environment eating grass, interacting with each other, or showing off their personalities with yawns, smiles, hops and curious sniffs. These candid moments offer the most heartwarming photos and forces you into the moment to appreciate where you are and what you are doing.