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Article Courtesy of Nikky Hughes
Professional Pet Portrait Artist
http://www.nikkyhughes.com

What is a custom pet portrait?

A custom pet portrait is a portrait of a cat, dog, horse or other pet. In the world of art it has always been traditional to do portraits, but pet portraits are a bit more unique. Pet portraits are a great gift idea for pet lovers or to simply have a keepsake, sentimental possession of your pet.
Generally you can commission a professional animal artist to paint a portrait of your pet.

Tips on Custom Dog Portraits.

When commissioning an artist to paint your dog portrait, it is important to submit several, well taken photos of your dog. Every pet has a special personality, and it must come across in your photos. Using a digital camera, you should be able to capture the best photos of your dog. The nice thing about using a digital camera, is that you don’t have to get the perfect shot on the first try. Take photos of your dog from several angles, and different times of the day. Just like humans, pets can have different moods throughout the day, so make sure you capture that moment when your dog really shows his/her personality. Another great idea is to take your dog to a park and let them run around and play. If your dog likes to play catch, bring a ball or frisbe along so that you can get a variety of action shots. Make sure your camera can capture the motion at a high speed, otherwise you’ll just end up with a bunch of blurry shots.
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