On this page you will find guide prices, some information on taking a good photograph, and some general information on the commission process.
Prices
The following are guideline prices for a portrait. My simple pricing structure is based upon paper area rather than the number of subjects – so no matter how many subjects there are, the price will be the same for a given paper size.
Additional costs will be incurred for a background, typically 25% of the portrait price although I will discuss this with you before commencing.
| SIZE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| A5 15cm x 20cm, 8″ x 6″ |
£75 |
| A4 20cm x 30cm, 8″ x 12″ |
£150 |
| Square 30cm x 30cm, 12″ x 12″ |
£225 |
| A3 30cm x 40cm, 12″ x 16″ |
£300 |
| A2 40cm x 60cm, 16″ x 20″ |
£525 |
| Square 50cm x 50cm, 20″ x 20″ |
£600 |
| Large 50cm x 70cm, 20″ x 28″ |
£900 |
| XLarge 70cm x 100cm, 28″ x 40″ |
£1725 |
All commissions require a 50% deposit before work commences, with the balance payable on completion and to your satisfaction.
Photos
In order to do a good portrait, I need a good photo. It doesn’t really matter whether you use a top-end camera or your mobile phone, so long as the following are all true:
- High Resolution. In order to get fine detail in your portrait, I need fine detail in the photograph. This means using the highest number of pixels or the maximum quality setting for your particular device. As a general rule, I need to be able to see sharp highlights in the eye and individual hairs on the face and body. To achieve this, the head and shoulders must fill the frame in the camera.
- Natural Light / No Flash If possible, take the photograph outside or indoors by a large window. Try to avoid using any type of artificial light and never use a flash as they add unnatural reflections and colours to the fur which I will presume to be the actual colours.
- Eye Level. Take the photo at your pet’s eye level to avoid awkward angles or distorted perspective. But sometimes an upward or downward angle can add dynamism to a portrait and I’d be happy to review and advise in this respect.
- Sharp. Ensure your pet is still and you have focussed your camera correctly before taking the shot. Any movement will create blurriness which can reduce the amount of detail in the final portrait. An assitant with a treat or a favourite toy can be of great help here to ensure your pet stays absoutely still.
If you’re having trouble obtaining that perfect shot and you live within a reasonable distance from where I live, time permitting I’d be happy to take some photographs for you for a small fee.
Framing & Shipping
An optional framing service is available once your portrait is finished. I use an excellent local framer who offers a wide range of mount and moulding options. Prices start at around £25 for an A4 (20x30cm) portrait.
Shipping will always be done via an insured service. I offer Next Day AM, 24 or 48 hour options with full insurance in the event of any mishaps. For an A4 portrait, prices start at around £15 for 48 hour delivery up to around £25 for the next working day before midday service.
