PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Here you will find a few tips for taking good source images of your pet, for me to work from. If I can work from a good quality image it will make all the difference to the final artwork.
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1. GOOD LIGHTING
Use a good light source, outdoors or near a window for natural light. Ensuring the animal is well lit and captures the detail and texture correctly. Try to capture some light in the animals eyes.
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2. POSITIONING
Have the animal positioned so that it will look good in the final artwork.
Below are a couple of good examples.​​​
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3. EYE LEVEL
If possible, for smaller animals get down to their eye level. As this makes for a better composition in the final artwork.​​​
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See below image
Should you have any questions with regard to taking your pet photos for your commission portrait. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Alistair.
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