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 when it comes to 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, attempt taking pictures with your dog outdoors, in the shade or on a cloudy day.

    • Avoid backlighting. In other words, try not to have the light source behind your dog when taking the picture.

    • Avoid taking pictures with flash. Taking pictures with flash could lead to your dog squinting, which would make it very challenging to grasp your dog’s facial expression and personality correctly.






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 deposit of 20% 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.