Getting a great 3D print of your pet starts with a great photo. Here are our top tips for capturing images that will translate beautifully into a 3D sculpture.

Lighting is Everything

Natural light is your best friend. Try to photograph your pet:

Near a window during daytime

Outdoors on an overcast day (no harsh shadows)

In a well-lit room with multiple light sources

Avoid using flash as it can create harsh highlights and shadows that make it harder to capture details.

Get Down to Their Level

The best pet photos are taken from your pet's eye level, not from above. Get on the floor if you need to! This perspective creates more engaging and natural-looking images.

Focus on the Face

For pet portraits, we want to see:

Clear eyes with visible detail

The nose and snout in focus

Ears visible (if possible)

Fur texture visible

Multiple Angles Help

We recommend uploading 3-10 photos from different angles. This gives us options and helps ensure we can create the best possible 3D model.

What to Avoid

Blurry photos

Extreme close-ups with distortion

Photos with heavy filters

Dark or silhouetted images

Photos where your pet is moving

Ready to Get Started?

Now that you know how to take great photos, it's time to turn them into a beautiful 3D printed sculpture!

How to Take the Perfect Pet Photo for 3D Printing