PHOTO GUIDE
How to take the perfect pet photo
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1
Lighting
Do — Good lighting
- Natural daylight near a window
- Soft, even light across the face
- Overcast days are perfect — no harsh shadows
Don't — Bad lighting
- Flash photography (creates glare & red-eye)
- Harsh shadows across the face
- Backlit subjects that become a dark silhouette
2
Face & Angle
Do — Great angle
- Pet facing directly toward the camera
- Both eyes clearly visible
- Relaxed, natural expression
Don't — Poor angle
- Side profile only — AI needs both eyes
- Blurry motion shots
- Pet looking away or head tilted far down
3
Photo Quality
Do — High quality
- Clear and sharp with no blur
- Minimum 1000 × 1000 px resolution
- Standard JPG or PNG file format
Don't — Low quality
- Screenshots of photos (double compression)
- Heavily filtered or edited images
- Very low resolution or pixelated files
4
Common Mistakes
Do — Fill the frame
- Head and shoulders fill most of the photo
- Pet's face is the clear subject
- Minimal distractions in the background
Don't — Common errors
- Whole body shot from far away
- Multiple pets in the same frame
- Accessories (hats, glasses) covering the face
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