Book a photo shoot

 We offer a photographic service for commissions in the
Grand Junction area, either at my home studio or at your location.
We can take the photograph for you.

Tips for taking your own photographs for your pet portrait
Please send a good selection of good, clear photographs. Indicate the main ones to work from, and notes to help with expression, colouring etc. All photographs will be returned. To ensure I can achieve the best results for your pet portrait it is important that I can work from clear images which show the unique details of your particular pet such as the fur, eyes, markings etc. 
If possible it is always best to send three or four images pointing out which one is most true to their colour. 
If you wish to send me some new photographs and you are not experienced in capturing pets here are a few tips I hope you will find helpful:

• Photographs taken outside without flash or by a large window are the best to avoid red eye.
• Try to avoid a really sunny day as the sun will cast dark shadows on your pet and the photograph won’t reflect their true coat colour. Likewise avoid a really dull overcast day.
• Ideally, take your photographs with your back to the sun.
• Take your pets photograph at their level rather than looking down to avoid and distortion or an unnatural pose and make sure they are facing the camera if you want a head/head and shoulders pet portrait.
• Try to get as close to your pet as possible whilst staying in focus as this will give the maximum amount of detail and make painting the portrait easier.

Good photographs are essential as I can only paint what I see! Photo Shoots can be arranged. Bring your pet(s) to me.