How to Choose the Perfect Photo for Your Pet Portrait
Did you know that choosing the right photo is the secret sauce to a perfect pet portrait! Here's the ideal checklist when sourcing a photo:
1) Good lighting: Natural light helps me see true fur tones and means that you’ll get a much better likeness in your pet portrait!
2) Clear eyes: I always say, eyes are everything - it’s where the spirit lives so make sure I can clearly see the eyes.
3) Eye level angle: Unless request otherwise, I try and paint portraits head on which is the ideal angle for a pet portrait in my view.
4) Full personality: Whether it’s the head tilt or the side-eye, I want them to shine through so pick a photo that accurately reflects your pet’s persona!
Need help with your photo? Send me a few options & I’d be happy to help you pick! I can even combine several shots if you’re having trouble ticking off all of these checkpoints in just one photo!