How to take a good photo of your pet
You definitely need patience when photographing your pet and it can be very difficult to get that 'perfect' shot, so here are a few tips to make your job a little easier:
* It may help to have someone else to hold your pet while you are taking the photo. It doesn't matter if they get in the photo as they can be drawn out of the portrait as long as they don't cover up any important markings or features of your pet.
* A headcollar/collar can also be easily removed in your portrait so don't worry if your animal is wearing one in your photo.
* Try and take your photo in good light but not direct, bright sunlight so the subject is squinting their eyes. Outside on a cloudy day is always best as the image will be free from dense shadows and bleached out highlights.
* Always try and get down to your pets level when taking a photo, so you aren't looking down on them too much. This is to minimise distortion and perspective problems.
* Take at least 20 photos so you have a selection to choose from.
* If you would like two animals in one portrait it is best to photograph them separately, its very hard to get them both facing the same way etc.
* If you aren't sure if your photos are suitable for a portrait then please feel free to send them to Roxanne anyway so that she can view them.
* If your pet has sadly passed away and you don't have many good photos, again, please feel free to send them to Roxanne so she can have a look and give a proffessional opinion as to whether she can create a quality portrait from the pictures you have.
* You can send your photos to Roxanne in the post, by E-mail or on a CD. Original photos and CD's sent by post will be returned to you.
* If you are sending photos via E-mail, please use a fairly high resolution so they are nice and clear. It may help to send them one or two at a time if they are large.
* If you are posting original photos please send them via 'Recorded Delivery', 'Signed for' delivery or 'Special delivery'.