Avoid aerial photos of the pet looking up. Take photos at their eye-level.

Try to avoid harsh shadows or overly bright photos. Avoid windows and lighting from behind the pet.

Make sure the photo is close enough of your pet to show all their facial details.

Filters destroy photo quality, details, and true colouring. Best to go “au naturale”!

Make sure the entire face, chin, and ears are within frame if you want them in the portrait.

Fences, hands, snow/dirt, pillows, blankets etc. should not obstruct view of the pet's face.