Fartsy photo guide

Photos That Make The Best Portraits

You do not need a professional photoshoot. A clear phone photo can work beautifully. The better the photo, the more detail our artists can capture in your pet's final masterpiece.

What we love to see

Good photos

  • Face is clear and in focus
  • Photo is taken at your pet's eye level
  • Both ears and the full head are visible
  • Lighting is natural and not too dark
  • No heavy filters or screenshots

Tricky Photos

  • Blurry, pixelated or taken from far away
  • Ears, face or top of head cropped off
  • Pet is lying down at a very awkward angle
  • Strong shadows hiding markings or eyes
  • Filters, stickers or heavy editing over the face
Find Your Pet's Look

Email: support@fartsy.co.uk

1

Match the poster's angle

A front-facing photo suits a front-facing poster style. A side-facing photo suits a side-facing poster style. Not sure? Send it to us and we'll bark back with honest advice.

2

Keep floppy ears in frame

Long ears, fluffy cheeks, whiskers and little wonky details are part of every pet's personality. Try not to crop them out.

3

Phone photos are welcome

You do not need studio lighting. A clear mobile photo in daylight is usally perfect.