How to take a photo we can actually paint from
Photo guide · 5 min read
Most disappointing results start with a bad photo, not a bad painter. What to shoot, what to skip, and why a phone photo in daylight beats a studio shot at midnight.
The Journal
Notes on photographing pets, and plain answers about what a painted figurine can and cannot be.
Hand-painted, printed, or 3D replica: what you are actually buying
Product comparison · 6 min read
Three products that all claim to "turn your photo into a pet keepsake" produce very different objects. An honest breakdown of fidelity, durability and cost of being wrong.