What’s the secret to a great pet portrait? It starts with a great photo! Use these tips to get the best photo of your pet so your artwork will turn out the best possible.
Get on their level!
The photo with the checkmark was taken at Ripley’s level and shows her face and body beautifully. The photo with the X was taken from above and makes the perspective awkward. When taking a photo of your pet, get down on their level!
Step back and zoom in!
The photo with the X was taken with the camera very close to Ripley’s face. Notice how the snout is elongated (this isn’t actually what Ripley looks like!). The photo with the checkmark was taken by stepping back a couple paces and zooming in. Her snout isn’t distorted and looks much more true to life.
Show that body-ody-ody!
The photo with the checkmark shows Ripley’s full body. Ripley’s photo is mostly obscured in the photo with the X, so it would be hard to draw from, even as just a head shot, unless you wanted the blanket as part of the portrait!
A tail as old as time
The photo with the X isn’t showing Ripley’s tail. If you would like the tail included in the portrait but it’s not in the pose, please send me a supplemental photo (like with the photos with the checkmark) so I know what the tail looks like so I can add it!
Keep in mind that I haven’t met your pet, so I can only go off of photos to create a likeness. Make sure the photos you send me are a good representation of your pet and how you would like your pet portrayed. If you’re not sure, feel free to send me a few photos and I can help you choose!
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