Dog and Cat Portrait From a Photo: Which Photo to Choose
1 photo is enough
You have hundreds of photos of your dog or cat on your phone, but which one will work for a portrait? Here is how to take a pet photo that turns into a beautiful portrait, and which style to choose, from a name poster to a funny magazine cover.
- One clear phone photo is all you need for a portrait.
- The best photo: taken at your pet's eye level, in daylight, with a sharp face.
- Portraits we rework from your photo are drawn after you order and made in 3–7 business days; posters with a live preview in our designer go straight to print.
- Choose a drawn portrait, a poster with your pet's name or a magazine cover.
Which pet photo to choose
A portrait is only as good as the photo it is made from. The person ordering is responsible for the quality of the uploaded photo, so it is worth taking a minute to choose, or taking a new photo using a few simple rules.
✓ A photo like this- ✓ Camera at your pet's eye level
- ✓ Soft daylight
- ✓ Sharp face and visible eyes
- ✓ Calm background
✗ Better not this- ✗ Photo taken from above
- ✗ Dark room and yellow lamp light
- ✗ Blurry, out of focus
- ✗ Eyes in shadow, head turned away
How to take a good photo of your dog or cat
- Get down to your pet's level. Crouch or sit on the floor: a photo from above distorts the head.
- Use daylight. Ideally by a window or outside on a cloudy day, without the flash.
- Catch their eye. A treat or a toy next to the camera will make your pet look into the lens.
- Shoot a burst. Use burst mode on your phone and pick the sharpest frame.
A memorial photo?If you are making a portrait of a beloved pet who is no longer with us, choose the photo that shows the face and eyes best. We can remove the background.
Which portrait style to choose?
Which portrait suits your pet?
Click a style and we will show you matching posters.
A pet poster for your wall
We print pet posters on premium archival matte paper in 8x10, 12x16 and 18x24 in, unframed or in a black or white wood frame. They look great in the hallway next to the leashes, in the living room and in the office.
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Questions and answers
Which dog photo works for a portrait?
A clear photo taken at your pet's eye level, in daylight, with a sharp face and visible eyes. A phone photo is enough.
Will I see the portrait before it is printed?
Yes. Designer posters, such as the pet name poster, show up in the live preview right away, and we print what you see. Portraits we rework from your photo (magazine cover, drawn portrait) are drawn from your photo after you order.
Can you make a portrait of a cat or a rabbit?
Yes. We make portraits of dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets.
How long does a portrait take?
A portrait reworked from your photo is made to order in 3–7 business days, then delivery within the US takes about 3-5 business days. Posters ship free within the US.
Order a portrait of your pet
Upload one good photo, choose a style, and we will do the rest.
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