Colored pencil pet portrait of a Gordon Setter

Gordon Setter, colored pencil, 8 x 10”

Colored pencil, 8 x 10"
Colored pencil pet portrait of a Pomeranian

5 x 7

Colored pencil pet portrait of a dog

5 x 7

Colored pencil pet portrait of a German Shepherd

Colored Pencil, 11” x 14”

Golden Retriever, colored pencil, 8” x 10”

Golden Retriever, colored pencil, 8” x 10”

German Shepherd, colored pencil, 8”x 10”

German Shepherd, colored pencil, 8”x 10”

German Shepherd, colored pencil, 8” x 10”

German Shepherd, colored pencil, 8” x 10”

Colored pencil pet portrait of a West Highland White Terrier

8 x 10

Photographing Your Pet for best results

It's best to photograph your pet in natural light using a camera that can capture clear high-resolution photos. Avoid using the flash. Sunlight is great for highlighting natural colors and movement in the fur, but avoid over-exposed areas that may occur in direct mid-day sunlight. Early morning or late afternoon are great times to capture a good range of light and shadows in the fur. An evenly shaded spot can also offer a good range of detail. If you can’t get outdoors, a nice sunny spot near a window can also be effective.

Try to get as close as possible and photograph them at their eye level to avoid distortion. Use burst mode if available to capture a range of photos from which to choose the best representation of your pet's personality. 

Here are some more great tips on how to photograph your pet.