Commission Photography Guide

 What gives a portrait life is the detail in the eye, and to be able to achieve this life I need to be able to see the eyes colour and detail in the photograph I am working from.

I need a good close up head shot of your pet to be able to get enough detail.

I know first hand how difficult it is to get that perfect photo of your pet. Here are a few tips and examples for getting the perfect shot.

• Take the photo with the sun/light behind the photographer

• Don't worry about the background

• Get someone to stand next to the photographer with a treat/bucket

• Try to use a camera rather than phone, if this is not possible make sure you are not using any zoom on your phone as this reduces quality

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The better the photo, the better the portrait!

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I know that for some commissions, for example in remembrance of a pet that has passed away, taking new photos is not always possible. In this case I would suggest collecting as many good quality photos to send to me to discuss before making a decision on the best.

Creative License

Please don't worry if there are certain parts of the photo you want changing. I am more than happy to remove bridles, collars, mud stains and dribbles. 

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Here are some examples where I have removed the bridle and collar. So don't worry if its not quite the perfect photo. 

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You can decide on the level of creative license!