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What Photo Works Best for a Custom Pet Portrait?
The best photo for a custom pet portrait is a sharp phone photo taken at your pet's eye level, in daylight, with the whole face and both eyes visible. Skip filters, heavy shadows and anything covering the face. At PetFOMO one good photo is enough, and you see the portrait free before you pay $45.99 for a 16×16 in canvas.
See my pet's portrait free
Six quick tips
- Get down to their eye level instead of shooting from above.
- Use window light or shade outside. Avoid flash, which makes eyes glow.
- Tap the screen on their eyes so the face is in focus.
- Fill most of the photo with your pet.
- Use the original photo, not a screenshot or a filtered version.
- A squeaky toy held above the camera gets the ears up.
Old photos work too
For a pet who has passed away, the photo you already have is fine. Pick the one where you can see their face most clearly, even if it is not perfect.
Test your photo free
Upload it and you see four portraits in a few minutes. If you do not love them, try another photo. You only pay when you pick one for your wall.
Questions
Can I use a photo from my phone?
Yes. Any recent phone camera is sharp enough. Send the original photo rather than a screenshot.
Does it need a plain background?
No. The portrait replaces the background, so your living room or yard is fine.
Can I use a blurry photo?
Use the sharpest one you have. If the face is blurry, try it free first and see if you like the result before you order.