Choose a photo that gives your portrait the best chance to shine.
This core guide is the starting point for customers who are unsure which image to upload. We can refine examples later, but the framework is here now.
What usually works best
Use a clear photo with good lighting, visible facial detail, and enough space around your pet to crop cleanly.
- Natural light usually beats dark indoor photos.
- Sharp eyes and visible fur detail help a lot.
- Try to avoid heavy blur or motion.
Framing and crop awareness
If you might turn the result into a framed pet portrait, give yourself some extra room in the original image so the composition has flexibility.
- Do not crop too tightly around ears or the top of the head.
- Leave enough room for the portrait to breathe.
Simple backgrounds help
A busy background will not always ruin the result, but simpler photos are easier to work with and often produce more consistent outputs.
- Clean separation between pet and background is ideal.
- If the pet blends into the background, pick a different photo when possible.
If you are torn between two photos
Choose the image with the clearest expression, the strongest lighting, and the fewest distractions. Personality matters, but clean source detail matters too.
- A charming expression can beat a technically perfect but flat photo.
- If you need help deciding, use contact and send both options.
Have a strong photo already?
Use it to create a portrait now, or explore styles before you upload.