Photo Guide Requirements

📸 1. Capture True Fur Color & Features
Make sure your photo shows your pet’s natural fur color, markings, and unique traits. Lighting should be clear and natural (avoid heavy filters).

📸 2. Highlight Unique Characteristics
If your pet has special features (e.g., birthmarks, different eye colors, scars, or unusual fur patterns), please provide close-up photos so these details can be included.

📸 3. Multiple Angles for Full Body Orders
For a full-body model, please submit at least one picture each of:

• Face (front view)

• Back

• Chest

• Tail

• Paws

• Both left and right sides of the body

📸 4. Clear & High-Resolution Images
Blurry, dark, or low-resolution photos make it difficult to capture details. The clearer the photo, the better the result.

Sample Photo Collage 

Final Note

The more clear and detailed your photos are, the more accurately our artists can capture your pet’s likeness in wool, paint, or mixed media. Please take time to prepare your reference pictures before placing your order.

Your cooperation ensures a beautiful, heartfelt, and personalized keepsake that celebrates your furry friend.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Photo Guide

Q1: Can I use old photos if my pet has passed away?
Yes. Many of our memorial portraits and wool felt sculptures are made from beloved pets who have passed. Please choose the clearest photos you have, ideally with good lighting and showing your pet’s natural fur color. If only older or lower-resolution images are available, our artists will still do their best to capture the essence of your pet.

Q2: How many photos should I provide for the best result?
We recommend at least 3–6 photos:

• A clear front view of the face

• Side views (left & right)

• Full-body view (standing or sitting)

• Close-ups of unique features (birthmarks, eyes, or special fur patterns)
  More photos are always better for accuracy.

Q3: Can I use smartphone photos?
Absolutely. Modern smartphones usually provide high enough resolution for our work. Just make sure the photos are sharp, well-lit, and unfiltered. Avoid screenshots or compressed social media images whenever possible.

Q4: Do I need professional photography?
No. Professional photos are not required. Natural daylight photos at home often work better than staged studio photos, since they capture your pet’s everyday look and true colors.

Q5: What if my pet is very active and hard to photograph?
Try taking photos when your pet is calm or resting. Treats, toys, or asking a family member to hold their attention can help. Even if one perfect photo is hard to get, multiple angles together will give us the details we need.

At Curepaw, we can only “meet” your pet through the photos you provide. To craft the most lifelike custom wool felt sculpture, framed portrait, or hand-painted pet artwork, we rely on high-quality reference photos that clearly capture your pet’s features, colors, and personality.

Whether you’re ordering a needle-felted memorial, a glass oil painting, or a mini pet figurine, your photos are the key to ensuring your keepsake reflects your beloved companion as accurately as possible.

Please follow our guide below to prepare the best reference photos before submitting your order.