Choosing the Right Reference Photo
The quality of the reference photo plays a big role in creating a portrait that captures your pet’s essence. To make sure your portrait is everything you envision, keep the following in mind:
Focus: Choose a sharp, clear, close-up photo that showcases your pet’s face in detail. Blurry or distant shots don’t translate well into portrait form.
Angle: Position the camera at eye level with your pet. Avoid high or low angles for a more lifelike representation.
Lighting: Good lighting is essential! Natural light is best, so if possible, photograph your pet outdoors. Indoors, use plenty of light to avoid shadows.
Take a look at the examples provided for inspiration on capturing a high-quality reference photo.
Excellent detail and a beautiful, shiny coat! The natural sunlight, high resolution, clear angle, and relaxed demeanor of this handsome boy make this an ideal reference photo.
This is a fair example of a reference photo; however, note the lower resolution, suboptimal lighting, and cropped-off ears. These factors may require some artistic inference, which can introduce slight inaccuracies.
This is an example of a less suitable reference photo due to low resolution and suboptimal lighting, which make it challenging to capture fine details and fully reflect your pet’s personality.
