How to submit the best photo for custom pet art

We discuss the important aspects of photography in our homes or outside when we want to order a custom pet portrait. We have received hundreds of photos and want to share our best advice to help artists capture your pets best features. Many times the details of pets eyes will be missed by poor lighting or shade in the picture. Whiskers are another feature that needs great lighting and close up shots. Coloring will also be impacted if the picture is done in the evening or without good lighting.

Custom Pet Art Tips

So how do you capture the best pet memories for artists to create a custom pet portrait? Outdoor lighting is key and a close picture of your favorite pet. Make sure all of your favorite features of your pet are in the photo including both ears, whiskers, paws, spots and markings. The artists will use the portrait to replicate the color, markings and whiskers of your pet. Pets have unique markings and coloring and great lighting will help artists match those custom features and create most authentic portrait. We want to capture that perfect moment and get all the pet details accurate.

What if your favorite pet picture is with your favorite human? No problem. The custom pet artists can use the same portrait in great lighting and create a custom art piece. The best pictures are standing or sitting next to your pet so that the artists can see all of the best features of your pet. If your pet is small or short legs, find short grass or a hard surface to sit or stand on is key to a great picture. Sometimes grass can block your pets paws or belly for the artists. Finding a bench, sidewalk, driveway or other flat surface can be very helpful to capture the best custom photo.

What are the best options for capturing pet memories indoor of your pet for custom pet art? Find a room with great natural lighting and open up your blinds to let in the most light. Also turn on all available lights in the room if you are taking your picture during non sunny days.

Make sure that your pet is not in any shadows so that the artist can see all of your pets best features. Natural lighting will allow the custom pet artist to see the actual coloring of your pet. Natural bright lighting will show the correct color and features like whiskers of your dog or cat. Many times poor lighting will block whiskers and natural color markings on your pet. Correct eye color can also be missed if lighting is not bright enough.

Is your pet laying down on a bed? Sometimes if you pet is laying down the best features that you may want the artist to capture are hidden. Choose a picture of your pet that they are sitting up so that the artist can see all of the wonderful details of your pet. Many times the best features will be hidden if your pet has a turned head or hiding under blankets or under a chair.

Can the artist zoom in to get the best details of your pet? Yes, but if the lighting is not bright or your phone quality is not high enough the resolution will be blurry. Using a picture with good lighting and close to your pet is the best option. If a picture is submitted and the animal is in the corner of the room and several feet away can cause detail issues for the artist. The corner of the room may have shadows or be dark and the color detail may be incorrect. If your pet is camera shy try taking the picture at another time of day that may have more sun exposure.

Great natural lighting and standing close to your pet makes the best picture quality to submit for your custom pet portrait. Artists will see all of the natural colors and details and be able to create the most authentic custom portraits. You will be thrilled with the results as they will capture the natural beauty and expressions of your favorite pet companions.