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Guidelines for Photography
I took many photos on my digital camera to get this one great pose of Boris, our schnoodle.
Having patience and sometimes trying another day to get the best photo are well worth it.

Have fun with this process! 

General Photography Guidelines:  

• Fill the camera frame with the subject.
• If the portrait is to be full body then take some close-up shots of the head and face 
  at same angle as in the full body photo.
• Take close-up shots of the facial features, especially the eyes and mouth.
• Keep the camera at your pet's eye level or below, 
  sitting in a chair or laying on the ground if necessary. 
• It sometimes takes about 30 or more photos to capture one that is perfect.

Indoor Photography:
• Use natural light (no flash); side lighting is best. 
  Near a window or doorway with natural light coming in works great!

Outdoor Photography:
• Early morning (sunrise), early evening (sunset) or a cloudy day that is
  somewhat bright produces nice soft shadows.
• Bright sunny days will work if photo is taken in the shade.
  Soft shadows on the face are a good thing.  
  Avoid harsh shadows on the face, as they hide detail. 
  Provide a photo with and without the flash if unsure.

*If you are considering using a photo taken by someone other than you, then you will need to provide me with written permission from the photographer to use the photo for a painting reference.  It would be copyright infringement to use someone else's photo without their permission and is your legal responsibility.