TINY PRESENCE PHOTO GUIDE
What Photos to Send for a Custom Pet Sculpture
You do not need professional photography to commission a custom pet sculpture. A small, well-chosen set of clear photos usually communicates more than one perfect portrait. The goal is to show your pet’s face, shape, colors, markings, posture, and the little traits that make them recognizable to you.
The most useful reference-photo set
- A clear front view of the face: ideally at eye level, with both eyes, ears, muzzle, and head shape visible.
- Left and right side views: useful for profile, ear shape, coat length, and markings that do not appear from the front.
- One or more full-body photos: show natural proportions and the standing, sitting, or resting posture you want the sculpture to reflect.
- Coat and color references: photos taken in soft daylight help reduce color casts from indoor lighting.
- Close-ups of distinctive details: include patches, scars, unusual whiskers, paws, tails, collars, or other features that matter to you.
Clarity matters more than camera quality
Phone photos are completely useful when the subject is in focus and large enough to inspect. Choose original files when possible instead of screenshots or images repeatedly downloaded from social media. If an older photo is small or soft, include it for the expression or memory it captures and add newer, clearer photos that show the missing physical details.
Photos that need extra context
Heavy filters, strong backlighting, motion blur, cropped ears or tails, and extreme wide-angle views can change the way color and proportion appear. You do not have to exclude a meaningful image, but pair it with a clearer reference and explain what the artist should notice. If coat color looks different across photos, identify which image is closest to real life.
Tell us which version of your pet to follow
Photo libraries often span several years. Your pet’s coat, weight, grooming, or expression may have changed over time. Select the period and appearance you want represented, then point out the defining details in plain language. A short note such as “use the face from photo one, the coat length from photo three, and the white chest marking from photo four” is more useful than leaving conflicting references unexplained.
When and where to upload your photos
First choose a 10 cm, 12 cm, or 15 cm sculpture and complete the 40% initial payment. After payment, Tiny Presence provides the secure per-order reference-photo workflow connected to your commission. Use that order-specific upload area rather than publishing private reference images on a public page.
A quick checklist before uploading
- Include a clear face view and at least one side angle.
- Add a full-body photo that shows the intended pose.
- Show natural coat color and important markings.
- Identify the photos and details that should take priority.
- Keep original files available in case more detail is needed.
Still choosing a sculpture? Compare the 10, 12, and 15 cm sizes, then read the step-by-step Tiny Presence process.