Sending reference photos
I need to work from high resolution photographs which show the unique details of your pet such as the fur, eyes, markings etc. You can send me 3 or 4 images to work from, pointing out which one shows the most likeness to the colour and character.
Photographs taken in natural daylight or by a large window are the best so as to avoid unnatural lighting and colouring of your pet.
The best sort of day for taking photographs is an overcast, but bright day. People often make the mistake of thinking a sunny day is the best.
It always recommended to take photos with the sun behind you this will avoid the sun casting dark shadows across your pet and making certain details difficult to see.
Take the photographs for your pet portraits at their level. This will avoid distortion and unnatural pose. For a head and shoulder portrait it is often better to have the subject in a 3/4 pose rather than completely face or side on. This creates a better portrait.
Use as high a resolution on your camera as you possibly can. The sharper the image the better the portrait.
Photographs taken in natural daylight or by a large window are the best so as to avoid unnatural lighting and colouring of your pet.
The best sort of day for taking photographs is an overcast, but bright day. People often make the mistake of thinking a sunny day is the best.
It always recommended to take photos with the sun behind you this will avoid the sun casting dark shadows across your pet and making certain details difficult to see.
Take the photographs for your pet portraits at their level. This will avoid distortion and unnatural pose. For a head and shoulder portrait it is often better to have the subject in a 3/4 pose rather than completely face or side on. This creates a better portrait.
Use as high a resolution on your camera as you possibly can. The sharper the image the better the portrait.
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This is an example of the ideal type of photograph.
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This is an example of a poor quality photograph
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Please feel free to email me your pet photos if you would like my opinion on their suitability as a portrait. No obligation!