photography tips
I recommend you supply several different photos (preferably digital). If you are able to, take photos specifically for the portrait. If this isn’t possible, send the one(s) that most speak(s) to you. I will work with you, if necessary, to ensure that we have a photo(s) of high enough quality for me to successfully do my work.

Capturing the personality of some animals is very easy, but for others it is more of a challenge. Remember to have fun and take your time. Patience is key and digital cameras are dynamite! Try to capture the most characteristic expression & pose of your pet. It’s a good idea to have favorite treats or toys handy. Hold them near the camera to catch (and hopefully hold) interest in your direction. Make funny noises or whatever movements necessary to get their attention. Try having a friend help you direct their attention.

Consider taking photos at different levels, do it from their level, do it looking up at them and do it looking down. Foreshortening can be great fun to work with. Take at least two facial photos, one straight on and one from the side, having their face fill the frame as much as possible while still in sharp focus. Also take full body shots, including a side shot. If there is a particular feature you want captured, take a close up of that.

Remember, the quality of the final portrait will be dependent on the quality of photos you supply. Blurry photos or ones where the subject is small in the frame, provide less to work with and require more guesswork on my part. But again, I’ll work with you to be sure we get what we need before we begin.