4 Tips for Choosing a Good Source Photo
A great photo supports a great painting!
1. Bright daylight creates good areas of light and shade
2. Ensure clear details in fur, eyes and nose: zoom in to check
3. Good body position: photos taken from above can be cute, but from too high, can make the head look too big for the body
4. Choose photographs that show your pet's character.
How would you like to remember them: cute, dreamy, wise ....?
Scroll for examples of good and bad photographs
Blurred and Dull
This photograph is blurred, so you can't see any detail in Mochi's fur and features.
Although taken in natural daylight, it's very dull with no variation in light and shadow.
Clear but Strange
This is great of Tulio's face with clear details in both light and shaded areas.
It isn't great overall because it's taken from high above and his head looks far too big for his body.
He also looks rather sad - you might prefer a more waggy-tailed mood.
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How to send me your photos
After completing the Commission Form:
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Email 5-10 uncompressed photos of your pet. You may need to send in more than 1 email: ​
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I request several photographs to gain a good idea of your pet's features, colour + character.
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Optional: it's helpful to send 2-3 photos of the room setting. I can then create artwork that suits the room's interior design, furnishings + colour scheme.
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Optional: if you let me know paint brand and name, I can ensure colours are a good match.
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Send photos to: jh@janehousley.com
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​If any photo has been taken by a professional photographer, evidence of permission will be needed due to copyright.
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