Waterpop sharing a booth with Canine Crews at the Wicker Park Fest 2021 in Chicago, Illinois
Photo credit: Chicago Pet Portraits
Reference Photo Help
The best reference photos include the following:
Natural light by a window or cloudy day. Try to avoid very harsh sunlight on the subject so it doesn’t blast out their true colors.
High definition clarity or no further than 4 feet away from the subject.
Showcasing subjects special qualities (example: underbite, floppy ear, markings, etc.)
Downloaded and saved (Please avoid sending screenshots).
Scan physical photo if possible instead of taking a photo with your phone of the physical photo.
Full body photos only please.
Great reference photo examples below!




















