Custom Pet Portrait: How It Works

Your Custom Pet Portrait: Photo Tips + Process

Your pet is one-of-a-kind. Your portrait should be too. To capture your furry (or feathered) friend just right, it all starts with a great photo.

Let’s talk photo tips:

✔ Natural light is your best friend. 
✔ Indoors? No problem. Face your pet toward a bright window. 
✔ Get low. Crouch down to your pet’s level to capture that sweet face from eye level
✔ Chest-up only. No full-body photos needed. 
✔ Keep it clear. Your pet’s face and chest should be sharp and in focus
✔ Skip Portrait Mode. I need the whole face and chest in focus

Do you have a favorite photo that doesn’t check every box?

Send it my way. I’ll take a look and let you know if it’ll work for your portrait.

Here’s how the process works:

1. You’ll upload your pet’s photo when you place your order
   
   
2. I’ll create a sketch based on your image and send it to you for approval
   
   
3. 📌 To hold your spot in the queue, please approve the sketch within 48 hours
   
   
4. One round of sketch revisions is included. Want to adjust a whisker? Say the word!
   
   
5. Once approved, I’ll paint your custom watercolor portrait by hand with lots of love, package it up, and send you the tracking information so you can follow its every zoomie. 

A few reminders:

✔ Chest-up view only
✔ Your watercolor will have a clean white background, this keeps the focus on your pet
✔ All custom portraits are final sale

Have questions? Reach out anytime. I’m here to help create a portrait that you’ll love for years to come.