Pricing
TRADITIONAL PORTRAITS
27.9cm x 35.6cm (11" x 14")
- Head and shoulders - $190
- 2 or more pets on same portrait - add 25% per extra pet (I am essentially painting extra portraits)
- If you would like a particular size please contact me for a price
Framing is not included in the above prices.
(See examples in the Gallery)
ROCK PORTRAITS ("rock stars")
POT PORTRAITS
Portrait of your pet on a terracotta pot
- 17cm pot - $90 (If you prefer a larger pot please contact me for a price)
- More than 1 pet on same pot - additional 20%
BAUBLES
Photo Tips
- The perfect pet portrait photo is taken at eye level with your pet.
- Don't stand looking down at your pet as this distorts the image.
- Get down on your knees or lie on the ground and look into your pet's eyes. You can also put your pet on a chair or table if that is easier to get an eye level shot.
- The eyes are the most expressive part of an animal’s face, so if you want to create really engaging portraits, focus on the eyes and facial expressions. A well-timed puppy whine (from you) can reel in focus in a puppy or curious dog, and have them staring straight at the camera faster than you can say cheese.
- Take some shots from a side view as well, but again make sure you are at eye level.
- Take some full body shots to show markings and colouring.
- Good light is everything in photography, especially in pet photography, where it’s critical to be able to see the catchlights in the pet’s eyes (the white reflective parts). Avoid photographing in dark rooms or under heavily overcast days. Bright yet diffused light is the easiest to create flattering pet portraits under, so before you even start shooting, take a look around your environment and determine where the best bright, yet diffused light is; then move to that location.
- Don't crop off body parts like ears.
- Avoid indoors with a flash as this causes red eye and alters colouring.
- Background is important - avoid white or very light backgrounds as this can under expose the photo. Darker backgrounds are best.
- Take some photos with the portrait in mind, i.e. an expression you like.