The First Step
Capture the Perfect Paw-trait
Great art starts with a great photo. Don't worry, you don't need a professional camera—just your phone and these simple tips.
1. Natural Lighting
Always use soft, natural daylight. Avoid flash (which causes "red-eye") and harsh shadows. Outside on an overcast day is perfect!
2. Eye Level
Get down on their level! Photos taken from above can distort proportions. We want to see those soulful eyes directly.
3. Sharp Focus
Ensure the fur texture and eyes are sharp. Blurry photos make it hard for our artists to capture the fine details.
Examples: The Good & The Bad
Perfect Photos
- Taken in natural daylight
- Eye-level perspective
- Sharp details (whiskers visible)
Avoid These
Too Dark / Blurry
- Flash causing red-eye or harsh shadows
- Taken from high above (distorted head)
- Blurry or filtered photos (Snapchat filters)
Still not sure?
Our artists are nimble wizards! If we think your photo won't result in a perfect portrait, we'll email you before we start painting to ask for a new one. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.