Photo Guide
Follow these guidelines to make your PET really POP!
Our tip: Set aside 15 minutes for a little photo shoot, which makes for a really fun bonding experience with you fur baby!
![Low quality, dark photo of dog looking away on the left showing an example of a bad photo (no room for DOGUE title) - good high quality photo of dog looking at camera smiling with very little in the background, showing an example of a good photo](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0400/3158/4424/files/Good_vs_Bad_photo_example_5c598d4f-b38e-4f85-afc2-49d72b11b8d9_2048x2048.png?v=1647220480)
Use a smartphone or high quality camera
iPhone users: Portrait Mode!
Avoid overly filtered photos
Choose a photo that is taken in daylight, preferably outside, or in a brightly lit room with very little in the background.
Especially avoid backgrounds that have multiple objects of varying colors and textures.
Did we mention Portrait Mode?!
Think WWAMD What would a model do?
*Tip: Try using food to get their attention.
See below for photo resolution tips:
(If you used an updated smartphone in the last 2 years, that will likely suffice but double-check here, as we are NOT able to verify for you.)
PRINT SIZE | MINIMUM PHOTO DIMENSIONS (IN PIXELS) | CAMERA EQUIVALENT |
SMALL 8.5 x 10.5 in. | 1600 x 1200 |
~ 2 MP |
LARGE 15 x 18.75 in. | 2000 x 1600 |
~ 3 MP |
Figuring out out the size of your photograph in pixels:
Mac Users