Paw & Glory Photo Guide

Photos That Make the Best Portraits

You do not need a professional photoshoot. A clear phone photo can work beautifully. The better the photo, the more detail our artists can capture in your pet’s final masterpiece.

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Use the examples below to see what works best for your portrait.

Paw & Glory good photo vs bad photo guide showing examples of clear pet photos and tricky pet photos

What we love to see

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Eye-level photos work best, especially when your pet is looking naturally towards the camera.

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The full head and ears should be visible. No chopped-off ears, whiskers or fluffy bits, please.

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Sharp, clear photos give us the best detail. Bright phone photos are absolutely fine.

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Natural colours are better than filtered photos, because filters can change fur tones and markings.

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Similar angles help. If the costume is front-facing, a front-facing pet photo usually works best.

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Good Photos

Face is clear and in focus
Photo is taken at your pet’s eye level
Both ears and the full head are visible
Lighting is natural and not too dark
No heavy filters or screenshots

Tricky Photos

Blurry, pixelated or taken from far away
Ears, face or top of head cropped off
Pet is lying down at a very awkward angle
Strong shadows hiding markings or eyes
Filters, stickers or heavy editing over the face

A few extra tips before you upload

Match the costume angle

A front-facing photo suits a front-facing costume. A side-facing photo suits a side-facing costume. Not sure? Send it to us and we’ll bark back with honest advice.

Keep floppy ears in frame

Long ears, fluffy cheeks, whiskers and little wonky details are part of their personality. Try not to crop them out.

Phone photos are welcome

You do not need studio lighting. A clear mobile photo in daylight is usually perfect.

After you order

Please include a mobile number at checkout so we can send a reminder when your artwork proof is ready. You’ll be able to approve it or request edits before it goes to print.

If you’ve received a request from our team for a clearer photo, upload your new images below and we’ll match them to your order.

Upload New Photos Email support@pawandglory.com