Pet Portrait Image Guidelines
Pets are family, and there's no better way to celebrate their personality and love than with a custom portrait that honors them forever. Whether it's your playful puppy, loyal cat, or beloved pet that’s passed, our custom portraits create a timeless tribute you can cherish.
Our talented design team can work with almost any photo, but the following tips will help ensure we can capture your pet in the best possible light for a portrait that truly reflects their spirit.
Helpful Tips for the Best Pet Portrait
- Choose a well-lit photo: Make sure your pet’s face is clearly visible. Natural daylight or a brightly lit room works best - the better the light, the better your portrait will turn out!
- Focus on your pet’s face: We need to see your pet’s face clearly — make sure it’s not too close to the camera and that there are no large shadows hiding their features.
- Keep your pet’s face in frame: Ensure their face and neck are visible in the image, and avoid cutting off their face or cropping too much.
- Avoid using filters: Filters can affect the way we color your portrait, so we recommend using an unfiltered photo for the best results.
- Capture them at eye level: If possible, aim to get a shot of your pet looking directly at the camera at eye level. This ensures we can capture their personality perfectly.
- Outfits & accessories: Collars, leashes, and outfits will be included in your portrait unless you specify otherwise. If you'd like to remove items such as a collar, tag, or leash, please mention this in your order notes.
Good Example
- Pet facing camera at eye level
- Image taken in brightly lit room with minimal shadows
- Face and neck are clearly visible
- High resolution
Good Example
- Pet facing camera at eye level
- Image taken outdoors with great lighting
- Face and neck are clearly visible
Bad Example
- Neck is not visible
- Low lighting and heavy shadows
Bad Example
- Pet laying down
- Head and neck are not completely visible (cropped)
- Heavy shadows
What Matters Most
Your pet’s personality is the star of the show! The background and surroundings don’t need to be perfect. Our talented artists can bring your pet into focus and create a beautiful portrait regardless of the background. Simply choose the best shot of your furry friend, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Not sure if your photo will work?
Don't worry! If you're unsure, just send us your pet's photo - chances are, we can work with yours too.
- Upload your photo(s) now or later
- See your artwork before you pay
- Email us anytime (support@welhamandco.com) and we'll be happy to take a look.
Even if your photo's not paw-fect, we’ll do our best to make it paw-trait-worthy!
