Photograph Tips
I always advise to take a photograph of your pet in natural light and ideally at eye level. I find holding a treat just in front of you can grab their attention and allow that time for them to be still.
Photos taken in artificial lighting can affect the colour of your pet’s fur and can alter their eye colour.
Please see some examples below, highlighting those photographs that would work well as a portrait.
The examples highlight how bad lighting can make the fur colour appear very different and almost make part of the photograph appear quite blurry.
Bumble
Eric
Milo
Pip
Please do not worry if you are unsure of which photographs to send over to me, I always say the more the better and I love looking at them all. I can help you decide which photograph will work well. I can do a mock up of a couple of photographs which will help to give you more of a visual of how the portrait will look drawn out.
*Top Tip*
Something I have learnt, especially with having a Toy Poodle, is how different they can look throughout the different stages of them being groomed. It is worth thinking about if you would like a portrait at the stage their fur is much longer or at the point where they have the fresh out of the salon look and their fur is freshly trimmed. My little Pip is very small anyway, but after a trim she looks even more puppy like which is so adorable.
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If you are interested in booking a commission or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me. I’m happy to help with choosing a suitable reference photo and size of portrait. Just get in touch!