Photo Guide
Great embroidery starts with a great photo. Choose or take a clear, front-facing image of your pet in bright, even light. A sharp, well-framed photo lets our artists capture expression, markings, and texture accurately.
Quick checklist
- Front view: face looking toward the camera, eyes visible
- Lighting: bright and even; natural daylight preferred; no backlight or heavy shadows
- Sharpness: crisp focus; no blur or motion
- Resolution: original file over 1 MB; at least 1500–2000 px on the shortest side
- Framing: head and upper chest fill about 60–80% of the frame; shoot at eye level
- Clean view: face unobstructed by hands, toys, muzzles, clothing, or hair over the eyes
- Background: simple and uncluttered; a plain wall works well
- No filters: avoid filters, heavy edits, screenshots, or compressed images
How to take the photo
- Position: kneel or lower your camera to your pet’s eye level
- Distance: fill the frame without cropping off ears or chin
- Light: stand near a window or go outdoors in open shade; avoid direct harsh sun
- Timing: take 2–3 shots in the same light and pick the clearest one
Upload specs
- Formats: JPG or PNG
- Source: upload the original file from your camera roll (not a screenshot or chat-compressed image)
- Size: over 1 MB is ideal for stitch detail
Common pitfalls to avoid
- Backlit or dim rooms causing grainy images
- Motion blur from a moving pet
- Extreme angles (from above or below) that distort proportions
- Strong filters or portrait modes that smooth or alter fur texture
- Cropped photos that cut off ears, whiskers, or chin
Before you upload
- Do a quick zoom-in check: eyes, nose, and fur edges should look crisp
- Confirm the face is well lit and free of shadows
- Make sure the composition shows the full face and features
Need a second opinion: Simply reach out to us through the live chat box, or email your photo to dokkapawtrait@gmail.com, and we’ll confirm suitability before you order.
