Color accuracy starts with a useful reference set
Coat markings are often the detail people notice first in a pet sculpture. A good reference set helps separate the overall pattern from small changes caused by lighting, camera settings, or image filters. The goal is not to send a perfect studio image; it is to show where the colors and markings sit on the body.
Show the pattern in context
Send at least one full-body photo so the production review can see the pattern’s position on the back, chest, legs, tail, or face. Add close-ups for distinctive patches, stripes, spots, masks, or white markings. A close-up without a wider view can make it difficult to understand scale and placement.
Use more than one lighting condition
Natural daylight is a helpful starting point, but different rooms can reveal how a coat reads in warm and cool light. If the color is especially important, include an original photo taken near a window and avoid heavy filters. Do not rely on a screenshot from a social platform if the original file is available.
Describe the details that must remain
A short note can prevent ambiguity. Identify the marking that matters most, such as a white blaze, dark ear, patch over one eye, stripe pattern, or different-colored paw. Mention whether a collar, tag, or other accessory should be represented or left out. The photo guide explains other useful reference angles.
Separate color from texture
Photos should show both the base color and the surface texture of the coat. Soft fur, curls, long hair, short hair, and feathering can all change the way light appears on a sculpture. Use a side view or close-up where the texture is visible without blur.
Review the preview for pattern placement
Tiny Presence first receives a 40% initial payment and the reference photos, then develops the personalized sculpture and sends a preview. Use the preview to check the broad silhouette, facial markings, coat pattern placement, and key accessories. After approval, the remaining 60% plus shipping is requested before shipment. See the process guide for the sequence.
Keep the brief focused
A clear priority list is more useful than a long story: face markings, body pattern, eye color, pose, and any must-include accessory. When those points are ready, view Product #203 and choose 10 cm, 12 cm, or 15 cm.