The better the photo, the better the portrait. Choose a clear, well-lit shot — think of it as your pet's official headshot!
Collars and accessories are removed by default. If you'd like us to keep something specific, just mention it in the order notes.
For face & body portrait: Please send a photo where the face and body are clearly visible.
✔ Great Examples
These are the kinds of photos that make the best portraits — clear, well-lit, and face-forward:
Natural lighting, facing camera
Close-up, face forward
Eyes on camera, clear detail
✘ Photos to Avoid
These types of photos make it harder to capture your pet accurately:
Ears/face cut off
Looking away
Bad lighting / angle
Overexposed
Too far away
Heavy filter
Quick Tips
Face forward, well lit, no accessories or costumes
Avoid blurry, filtered, or cropped photos
When in doubt, send us a few options and we'll help you pick!
Not sure if your photo will work? Email us at info@barkndwell.com — we're happy to help.
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Photo Guide
The better the photo, the better the portrait. Choose a clear, well-lit shot - think of it as your pet's official headshot!
Collars and accessories are removed by default.
For face & body portrait: Please send a photo where the face and body are clearly visible.
Also avoid sending photos that are:blurry or out of focus · pet sleeping / eyes closed · group shot when you need individual portraits · pet in costume or clothes · extreme top-down angle
Works great
✓ Good
Natural lighting and fur detail showing with great expression
✓ Good
Close-up, face-forward and details clear
✓ Good
Eyes on camera, markings visible
Try to avoid
✗ Avoid
Ears or partial face cut off
✗ Avoid
Looking away, not facing the camera
✗ Avoid
Bad lighting, can't see the eyes and details
✗ Avoid
Overexposed / too much highlight
✗ Avoid
Too far away or screenshotted - we lose the detail
✗ Avoid
Heavy filter - hides real coat color & detail
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