Photography Tips

Good quality reference photographs are extremely important. The eyes especially must be clear in a picture as this is the main focus of any portrait, and allows the true likeness to be achieved. Please follow the pointers below when doing your own pet's photoshoot:

If possible, enlist a friend to help, and equip them with plenty of tasty treats!
Take the photographs outside on a cloudy day (not bright sunlight), with NO FLASH as this alters natural reflections and coat colours.
Ensure you and your friend are both down at the pets level
Get your friend to 'direct' the pets head/eyes
The best head angle is looking slightly away from the camera, but not complete side profile. A picture where you can still see the far eye is ideal - see the example picture below.
Refrain from getting too close to your pet, a couple of metres away is fine.
If taking photos of multiple animals, concentrate on one at a time. Individual photos are actually preferred, as it's near impossible to get a great shot of all pets at the same time!
Pick out a variety of photographs that you think best represent your pet. Remember - if the photograph doesn't show a true likeness, the portrait won't either.
Save and send your pictures in the highest resolution possible, a variety is great as I can then get a good general idea of your pet's look.