Photography Tips for Your Painting
I work from photographs, preferably head and shoulder close-ups. The better the photograph you give me the better chance I have of creating something that will capture the spirit of your pet. Please take care as you take your photographs. Here's some suggestions...
- Try to show the character of your pet, especially the eyes, and the pose that you want.
- Keep your camera handy to capture those special poses.
- Take several shots from different angles. Photos from the dog's eye level work best.
- Try to avoid standing and shooting down.
- Another thing to consider is, do you want the mouth open or closed?
- Outside lighting is best and cloudy days are even better. That limits shadows and simplifies the lighting.
- Take some with and without the flash to see what works best.
- Remember to take into consideration the shape of the painting you're ordering. Take vertical shots for vertical paintings and horizontal shots for horizontal paintings.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a call at 828-743-6352 or contact me through my contact form. I love talking to customers about their pets!
