The better the reference photo, the better your portrait will be.

Enhance the quality of your portrait by submitting a reference photo that highlights all the important features. The details around the eyes and mouth are especially crucial. For a small portrait, it’s best to focus on just the head, so zoom in and take a photo of their head and shoulders. For a larger, full-body portrait (30×40 cm or larger), ensure their entire body fills the frame.

Here are some tips for taking high-quality reference photos that will help me capture your pet. Good photos will allow me to bring out your pet’s personality and the fine details of their eyes and fur.

Lighting

Take close up photos of your pet in natural daylight (avoid flash and direct sun). Dark or overexposed images make it hard to see details. Capture photos outside or indoors near a well-lit window.

Pose

 Take pictures at eye level with your pet for an engaging composition. Pick a pose that captures your pet’s character. Photos in which the head is a little to the side, showing both eyes, are ideal. However take photos from various angles and send as many as you wish.  Pets can be quite active, so having some help to capture the perfect pose and expression may be necessary..

Detail

The more detail I can see in your photos, the more realism I can work into your portrait. Make sure high-resolution photos are sent in clear focus, especially around the eyes and fur direction. If the image looks fuzzy when zoomed in, it will be difficult for me to work from. Close ups of the eyes, face and fur give me the detail I need to allow me to capture your pet’s likeness. 

Personality

Capture your pet’s essence through photos that reveal their personality (smiling face, gentle eyes, or soft fur) in a unique pose, setting, backdrop, or with their favourite toy