An educational guide titled 'Picture Purrfect' about taking the perfect pet portrait features cats and a camera. The image includes a smartphone with a photo of a cat with a camera, a real cat sitting next to the phone, a cat standing on its hind legs reaching towards a squirrel, a vintage camera, and several pages of pet photography tips and instructions.

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A pamphlet or informational brochure with a section titled 'Picture Perfect' showing a photo of a kitten with a camera. Contains contents listed for pet photography tips, including lighting, background, perspective, distance, quantity, and bonus tips. The right side has a section 'Hello, and welcome' with a photo of a woman with a dog and a cat, and a section 'Before you begin' with a photo of a hand holding a camera capturing a snoozing cat.

 THIS MINI-GUIDE IS FOR:

This guide is for pet owners who love their pets and want to take better photos of them.

It is for you if you want to capture your pet’s personality, not just how they look.

It is helpful if you are thinking about commissioning a pet portrait and want to make sure you have a good photo to work from.

It is also for anyone who wants to keep beautiful photos of their pet, whether they are still with you or have passed on.

You do not need a fancy camera or any photography skills. This guide is simple, kind, and easy to follow.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

In this guide, you will learn how to take clear and natural photos of your pet.

  • You will learn where to place your pet for the best light, both inside and outside.

  • You will learn how to choose simple backgrounds that help your pet stand out.

  • You will learn how to capture your pet’s eyes, expression, and personality.

  • You will also learn how to take photos that work well for hand-drawn pet portraits.

Each step is easy to follow and does not need any special camera or equipment.

A tablet displaying a book titled 'Picture Perfect' about pet portraits by Sema Martin, showing a cat holding a camera aimed at the viewer.
A woman smiling and holding a small, tan and white dog.

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wonderful together.

I’m Sema and I have created over 300 pet portrait commissions for my incredible clients and collectors across the globe. I love to work closely with each and every customer, providing guidance in photo choices, mock-ups and even progress pictures so you don’t miss out on anything! It is such a magical experience commissioning art and I want the entire process to be an experience you will never forget.

To make the most of what I do I want help you take the best possible photo you can of your furbaby and maybe once you’ve taken your perfect picture why not contact me to discuss a unique and custom artwork? I would love to hear from you!

A book cover titled "Picture Perfect" featuring a photo of an orange tabby cat holding a camera, with the subtitle "Pet Portraits by Sema Martin" and a green bar with the text "Learn how to take the perfect picture of your furbabies".

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