Photo Guidelines

Good photos are very important for creating a detailed watercolor painting of your dog.  In fact, the better the photo, the better the finished portrait.  

For best results, follow these tips below when taking your pet's photo:

The pet should be facing the camera

Aim to take one that has your pet facing straight towards the camera with its head parallel to the lens of the camera. Avoid photos where your dog or cat is looking at an angle or not facing directly towards the camera. 

Take your photo at eye level with your pet

Take the photos at eye level. Photos looking down on your pet look unnatural. The best angle is with your pet looking straight at you or with their head slightly tilted to one side, looking at the camera. 

Take your photo in natural daylight

Take a few photos of your dog in natural light, preferably outdoors. The best time is on a bright day, but not in direct sunlight as this can cast some unfavorable shadows. 

Make sure “Flash” is OFF

Flash causes a number of problems and looks very unflattering in photos. It often masks out a lot of detail, causing unnatural shadows and colors, and can often result in the dreaded red-eye or eye-glowing effect.

Make sure there's no blur 

It is best if they are standing or sitting in a relatively calm environment and are not too close to or far away from the camera. 

The photo should be sharp and in focus

The more details are visible in a photo, the better your portrait will be. This is especially important for your pet's key features such as their eyes and nose. 

Please be aware that a poor quality photo may result in a poor quality portrait

To prevent this, do not upload photos that are: 

❌ Blurry

❌ Noisy

❌ Edited

❌ Cropped

❌ Resizeed

❌ Screenshots

Also avoid photos that:

❌ Have dark shadows

❌ Have Low resolution 

❌ Are taken at a bad angle 

If your photo doesn't meet our criteria, we'll let you know as soon as possible, and guide you to choose a more suitable one!