Animals/Pets - Still
Lifes - Landscapes -
Portraits.
All paintings are
created from
photographs.
You can send me your
photographs by email.
Written descriptions of pet
coloration and personality
are also helpful.
It is very important to
have a good photograph
to work from. The
quality of my portrait
will be dependent on
your photos.
You need a photograph
that is clear, up close
and is of a pose that is
typical of your pet. The
photo's below are an
example of the images
that are best to work
with. To achieve this
the following guide
helps you get the photo
you want.
The best possible
lighting is achieved
outside or by a window.
If you are outside avoid
in direct sunlight as
this will make your pet
squint and also you will
have dark shadows on the
face and the coloring
of fur will not be true.
If the sun is out, put
your pet in the shade,
but stand with your back
to the garden that has
the sun on it otherwise
your camera will focus
on the area with the sun
and your pet will just
be a shadow in the
foreground. (have the
light source behind you)
The best day is a bright
overcast day (not too
heavy cloud so the light
is still getting
through).
If you have to take your
photo indoors, then in a
light room near the
window is best. (your
back to the window and
your pet facing the
window). Try to avoid
using the flash, as this
will cause red eye in
your photo.
The best position of
your pet is to have
yourself right down at
the same level of your
pet. Photos pointing
down don't look right.
If need be lay down. It
is a good idea to have
someone next to you with
a favorite toy or
sweetie, or to say a
word that gets your pet
to look interested. Have
your pet look at the
person next to you. As
this pose is better than
face on or completely
side view. A slight
angle to the side is
much better.
