The better the photo, the better the portrait
Your photo is the starting point our studio paints from, not the thing we print, so it does not need to be perfect. As long as your pet's main features are clearly visible, you are good to go. A screenshot from a video works fine, and it is okay if people are in the shot.
Go for
Any one of these already helps.
- A close-up. Your pet fills most of the frame.
- Eye level. Crouch down to their height. It changes everything.
- Natural light. Near a window or outside works best.
- Sharp focus. Crisp eyes make a portrait come alive.
Skip
These hide what we need to paint.
- Far-away shots. If your pet is a speck, the details are lost.
- Blurry photos. We cannot paint what the camera missed.
- Harsh flash. It flattens fur and turns eyes into headlights.
- Heavy filters. We want your pet's real colors, not an app's.
Do not overthink it
Collars and toys are fine
They often add personality. Want one gone? Say so in a tweak round.
Older photos often work
Some of the most meaningful portraits start with a photo from years ago. Upload it and see.
A video screenshot works
No recent photo? A clear still from a video is perfect. It is fine if a person is holding your pet, as long as their face is in view.
Tail & Canvas · Pet Portrait Studio