Capture Your Pet’s Personality
Your favourite photograph, the beginning of a beautiful portrait.
A Great Portrait Starts with a Clear Photo​
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A clear phone photo in good light is often all I need. Choose one that shows your pet’s eyes, markings, and the expression you know so well. I can adjust the lighting and remove background distractions. If important features are blurry, hidden, or cropped out, I may ask for another photo before I begin.​​
Choosing the Right Photo​
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Your photo is the starting point for your portrait. A clear phone photo can be an excellent reference, especially when it shows your pet’s eyes, markings, and familiar expression. Choose an expression or pose that feels familiar, their favorite resting spot, a curious head tilt or a playful look. They don’t need to look at the camera; a natural moment can make a beautiful portrait.
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A Few Simple Tips​​
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Use natural light and avoid flash or filters.
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Get down to your pet’s eye level and focus on their eyes.
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Include the whole body for a full-body portrait.
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Send original photo files rather than screenshots for the best detail.
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Preparing Your Photo​
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No problem if you don’t have the perfect photo! Send me your favorites, and I’ll help you choose the best reference or combine details from several images where suitable. I carefully adjust lighting, color, and clarity, remove distractions, and plan the composition against my signature white or black background while preserving your pet’s features.
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Can You Include Multiple Pets?​
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Yes! Separate photos of each pet work well. I’ll arrange them into a balanced composition and send you a preview to approve before I begin your portrait.
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Need Help Choosing?​
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Preparing your photo, and I’ll help you choose. If you only have older or memorial photos, I’ll review them with you and explain what’s possible.
From Your Photo
to a Finished Portrait​​​​​​​
It Starts with Your Photo
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A commission from me is never just the finished piece. It is the conversation about what makes your animal special, my notes on the details I notice, a color card of the exact shades I mixed for them, and a wax-sealed, lovingly wrapped delivery. Whenever possible, I also share progress photos and videos, although the complexity of your pet’s portrait may mean these are limited. A complete keepsake, made once, for you.​​​​
Made Once. Just for You.
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