{"id":87,"date":"2025-09-19T17:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2025-09-20T16:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T16:27:34","slug":"photograph-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/?page_id=87","title":{"rendered":"Photograph Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"87\" class=\"elementor elementor-87\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8036f12 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8036f12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5eda14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a5eda14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/facebookbanner-1024x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/facebookbanner-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/facebookbanner-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/facebookbanner-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/facebookbanner-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/facebookbanner-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fb9fac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0fb9fac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cdd6f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cdd6f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reference Photograph Advice <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb38ba4 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eb38ba4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-663c416 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"663c416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/White-and-Brown-Family-Photo-Collage-682x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-89\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/White-and-Brown-Family-Photo-Collage-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/White-and-Brown-Family-Photo-Collage-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/White-and-Brown-Family-Photo-Collage-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/White-and-Brown-Family-Photo-Collage-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leedickinsonart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/White-and-Brown-Family-Photo-Collage.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4827968 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4827968\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the right photograph for a pet portrait is essential to capture the true essence of your beloved friend.\u00a0 I will create your portrait mainly from one photograph but the more you send the more I can capture the character of your pet. \u00a0Here are some tips for selecting the best reference photograph from those you already have:<\/p><ol><li>Lighting: Select images taken in natural light, as these will have the most accurate colours and avoid harsh shadows. Photos taken outdoors or near a window typically showcase your pet in the best light.<\/li><li>Focus: Choose a photo where your pet&#8217;s eyes are in sharp focus. The eyes are a crucial element in capturing the personality and soul of your pet. Ensure the image is clear and not blurry.<\/li><li>Angles: Look for photos that highlight your pet\u2019s distinct features. A mix of close-up shots of the face and full-body shots can provide a comprehensive view of your pet&#8217;s appearance.<\/li><li>Expression: Select a photo that captures your pet in a natural and relaxed state, showcasing their true character. Expressions that are familiar and endearing to you will translate well into the portrait.<\/li><\/ol><p>By following these guidelines, you can help ensure that I can create a beautiful and accurate representation of your beloved pet.<\/p><p>However, if the pet has sadly passed away, then send me the best photographs that you have, and I\u2019ll surely create a portrait that you\u2019ll love.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reference Photograph Advice Choosing the right photograph for a pet portrait is essential to capture the true essence of your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-87","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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