How to Take Great Dog Pictures for Sculpting

Given that the sculpture is a 3D rendering of your beloved pet, I will require pictures that were taken in a very particular angle, to perfectly capture the depth of your dog’s dimensions. This is a checklist of the photos that are required to sculpt your dog in the best way possible:

Left and Right lateral profile image

1. Dorsal image

2. Straight-on image

3. Image that captures their facial expression

1. LIGHTING

   Depth is the most important dimension in sculpting. Without a proper perception of depth, it will be very challenging to create a realistic rendering of your companion. Therefore, the lighting you use when taking pictures of your dog is as crucial as the orientation of those pictures.

   Here are a few pointers for the lighting:

   • The best orientation for lighting is from the top. To create this kind of lighting, try taking pictures with your dog outdoors, in the shade, or on a cloudy day.

   • Avoid backlighting. In other words, avoid having the light source behind your dog when taking the picture.

   • Avoid taking pictures with flash. Taking pictures with flash can make your dog squint, which can make it very challenging to accurately read your dog’s facial expression and personality.

     
     
     
     
     
     

How to take photos of your loved one

We need 8 photos in total:

1. Lateral photos (ONE left and ONE right profile)
2. Dorsal photo (back of the dog's head)
3. Straight-on photo
4. Photos that capture their facial expression (4 photos)

Rates vary depending on the individual project. After an initial consultation, an agreement will be drawn up once both parties agree. A 20% deposit will be required to start the project.

Which city and country will the piece be shipped to? Please indicate your postal code

Please describe in 2-3 paragraphs how you perceive the personality traits or character.

Please use 3-4 adjectives for your dog's habits and attitude.