Examples of good pictures:

Here are some tips on what to consider when taking pictures of your pet, or when reviewing which picture(s) you'd like turned into your custom portrait:


🐾 Front facing light 🐾

🐾 Subject is in the foreground 🐾

🐾 Clear, crisp picture 🐾

🐾 No screenshots or downloads 🐾

🐾 No portrait mode 🐾

You may have to hold a treat above your phone / camera to grab the pet's attention and to get that characteristically lovable, goofy smile.

Why it works

This picture has good day time lighting, is taken from up close, and shows a lot of detail

Why it works

Photo taken from eye level with the pet, in daytime lighting.

Why it works

Picture is taken in daylight, eye level with the subject, and the pet has a happy expression.

What to avoid:

🐾 too far 🐾

🐾 out of focus 🐾

🐾 screenshots 🐾

🐾 backlit 🐾

🐾 taken from above 🐾

Bad picture

Picture is fuzzy, the pet is looking away from the camera and looks sad

Bad Picture

The light source is behind the pet, making it hard to pick out features

Bad Picture

Picture is too dark

Special requests

Do you have a picture that is very memorable, but worried about suitability? Send me a message and we can go over together. My goal is for you to have a treasured memento of your pet to enjoy for a lifetime.

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