Choosing the right photo

A good photo already tells a story.

No need for a perfect photoshoot. A phone photo is enough, as long as their eyes, ears and facial details are clearly visible.

Before ordering, check these three points

Anne with her dog Oscar in a close moment
Delphine with her rabbit Lilou
Closeness matters. Clarity does too.
01Natural light
02At eye level
03A clear, unobstructed face
Dog photographed on a phone at eye level in natural lightThe right approach: get down to their level

The three points that matter

It all starts with their face.

Our work starts with what the photo gives us. The clearer your companion’s features, the more faithful the portrait can be.

  1. 01

    Natural light

    Stand near a window during the day, or outside in the shade. Flash can make the gaze harsh and wash out the shades of their coat.

  2. 02

    At their eye level

    Get down to their level. Their face keeps its proportions and personality, without the distortion of looking down.

  3. 03

    A clear, unobstructed face

    The eyes, ears and muzzle must remain visible. Remove anything covering the head and wait for a calm moment.

Photographed in their own world

Natural moments work better than poses.

Dog, cat, rabbit or bird, the principle is the same: get closer, let the light in and keep the whole head visible.

Dog photographed at eye level in a bright living room
The dogClear eyes, unobstructed muzzle
Cat photographed near a window in natural light
The catNear a window, ears visible
Rabbit photographed at ground level with ears visible
The rabbitAt ground level, whole head visible
Pet bird photographed in its cage near a window
The birdVisible eye, detailed plumage

Illustrative images created to show the recommended framing.

The five-second test

Do you recognise their gaze at first glance?

Vous pouvez l'envoyer

The photo is ready if…

  • A phone photo, even an older one, if it is clear
  • A fairly close crop of the head and upper body
  • Looking at the camera or slightly to the side
  • An ordinary background, as it will not be kept

Mieux vaut en choisir une autre

We need more detail if…

  • A blurred photo or one taken in motion
  • A pet that is very far away or tiny in the image
  • Strong backlighting that turns the face into a silhouette
  • A screenshot or heavily compressed image
  • Cropped ears or a partly covered face

Companions all along

The best photo is often already on your phone.

A selfie, a moment at home, a walk. The emotion can stay in the image, as long as your companion’s face is clear and visible.

Abdel with his cat Kaizen
Abdel and Kaizen
Naomi with her mare Suzon
Naomi and Suzon
Anne with her dog Oscar
Anne and Oscar
Delphine with her rabbit Lilou
Delphine and Lilou