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THE PHOTO GUIDE
Great portraits start
with that face.
You don’t need a studio shoot. A clear phone photo can be the start of a portrait you’ll love. Here’s how to choose a good one.
Find a sharp face, soft light and the little details that make them them.
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Look for the little details.
Eyes in focus
Choose a sharp photo where you can see their eyes, nose and familiar markings clearly.
Soft, even light
Daylight near a window or outdoors in shade works well. Avoid deep shadows across their face.
Room around their ears
Keep their whole head and ears in the frame, with a little space around them.
An original you can zoom into
Use the original photo from your camera roll. Screenshots, filters and tiny copies can hide useful detail.
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A few useful things to know.
Choose a photo you took, or one you have permission to use for your portrait.
Read about photos and portrait rightsWhich files can I use?
Use a JPG (JPEG), PNG or WebP photo, up to 12 MB. If your iPhone photo is HEIC or HEIF, export a JPEG copy from Photos before uploading.
Can I include more than one dog?
Yes — a portrait can include one, two or three dogs. For two or three dogs, choose one separate photo of each dog and enter each name. We don’t extract individual dogs from a group photo.
For a single-dog portrait, you can also add up to two optional reference photos.
What if this is the only photo I have?
Start with the clearest original you have. Avoid cropping or filtering it further. Photo checks will guide you, but a low-detail image may not be suitable.
If you’re unsure, ask for help before you begin.
Will the portrait look exactly like the photo?
Your photo guides a new artwork rather than an exact copy. You can see your watermarked preview before choosing a download or printed keepsake.
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