Pincel Pencil Photo Guide

Your photo is the heart of your portrait. Here is exactly what you need to ensure your artwork turns out as beautiful as you imagined.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

We know it’s not always possible to take the perfect photo.
Don’t worry. Our team reviews every image manually, and if the photo isn’t suitable, we will notify you no later than the next business day.

ESSENTIAL GUIDELINES

  1. Take the photo at your pet’s eye level.
    Avoid shots taken from above or below. The gaze should be direct and clearly visible.
  2. Use natural light.
    A spot near a window is ideal. Avoid flash, overly warm lighting, or harsh shadows.
  3. Make sure the face and neck are fully visible.
    Ears must be completely in frame, especially if they are long or floppy.
  4. The photo must be sharp.
    Motion blur, lack of focus, or digital noise will affect the quality of the portrait.
  5. Do not use filters.
    Avoid effects, excessive brightness, or altered colors, as they change the true appearance of your pet.

IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT YOUR PORTRAIT

Accessories such as collars, bows, clothing, tags, or glasses are not illustrated unless you request it specifically.
Your pet’s pose in the photo will be the pose shown in the portrait. We preserve their expression just as it appears in the original image.
Colors may be adjusted in some styles to maintain the artistic vision and
create a unique, unforgettable portrait.

MINIMUM FILE SIZE

500 × 500 px (If larger, even better)

✅ Ideal Photo Examples for Stunning Pet Art

✅ Eyes facing the camera for a true connection
✅ Gentle natural lighting
✅ Full visibility of face and neck
✅ Even light, without strong shadows
✅ Whenever possible, choose a full-body shot

  • Cat sitting outdoors with eyes facing the camera, full face visible, and natural lighting — an ideal photo example for a custom digital pet portrait at Pincel Pencil.
  • Dog indoors at eye level with clear view of face and neck, even lighting, and no strong shadows — perfect for creating a custom pet portrait with Pincel Pencil.
  • Bright parrot photographed in natural light with full head visible and eyes forward — recommended photo style for stunning digital pet art by Pincel Pencil.
  • Green iguana on a bed, well-lit with full body and face clearly visible — a strong example for custom reptile portraits created by Pincel Pencil.

❌ Common Mistakes in Pet Photos

  • Blurry photo of a cat where facial details are unclear — a common mistake that prevents a high-quality custom pet portrait at Pincel Pencil.

    ❌ The image is blurry and doesn’t allow us to see the cat’s charm or facial details.

  • Dog photographed from above with one ear cut out of the frame — an example of an angle that hides the neck and distorts natural features, not ideal for a custom portrait at Pincel Pencil.

    ❌ The top-down angle hides the little neck and distorts the natural shape.
    ❌ One ear is cut off from the frame.

  • Low-resolution photo of a rabbit where fine details are lost — a common issue that affects the final quality of a custom pet portrait at Pincel Pencil.

    ❌ The low resolution erases the fine details that make our little friend unique.

ABOUT PREVIEWS

To deliver your order as quickly as possible, we do not offer previews by default.
If you would like one, you can request it at the time of purchase (via message
or email to photo@pincelpencil.com). This will increase the delivery time while we apply the changes you request and wait for your approval.

START YOUR PORTRAIT