Transform Your Favourite Photograph Into Artwork You’ll Treasure Forever
Whether you’re ordering a pet portrait, family portrait, wedding venue illustration, house portrait or memorial artwork, the quality of your photograph plays an important role in the finished piece.
The good news? You don’t need a professional camera or studio lighting. Most modern smartphones are capable of capturing beautiful images that can be transformed into stunning personalised artwork.
At Created by Magic, every portrait and illustration is individually created by Laura using digital watercolour brushes and over 20 years of design experience. This guide will help you choose the best photograph for your artwork.
A beautiful piece of artwork starts with a beautiful photograph.
Whether you’re ordering a pet portrait, family portrait, house portrait, wedding venue illustration or memorial artwork, the finished piece can only include the details visible within the image provided.
The clearer and higher quality your photograph, the more accurately we can capture the details, colours and personality that make your artwork special.
The best photographs usually have:
• Clear facial features or architectural details
• Good natural lighting
• Sharp focus
• Accurate colours
• Minimal shadows
• A natural, relaxed appearance
Don’t worry if you’re unsure whether your image is suitable. We’re always happy to review your photographs and advise before you place your order.
Good Lighting Makes All The Difference
Natural daylight is one of the easiest ways to improve any photograph.
Whether you’re photographing a pet, family member, home or wedding venue, good lighting helps us capture colours, details and textures more accurately, resulting in a better finished piece of artwork.
Images taken outdoors or near a large window often provide the most natural colours and sharpest detail.
For the best results:
✔ Take photographs outdoors when possible
✔ Position your subject near a window indoors
✔ Photograph during daylight hours
✔ Ensure faces, fur or building details are clearly visible
✔ Avoid harsh shadows across the subject
✔ Use natural lighting rather than flash where possible
Avoid using flash wherever possible, as this can create unnatural colouring, strong reflections and loss of detail.
Why Thousands of Customers Trust Created by Magic
🎨 Designed by Laura
🎓 BA (Hons) Graphic Arts
⭐ Theo Paphitis SBS Winner
⭐ Established Since 2015
🖌 Not AI Generated
🇬🇧 Designed & Printed in the UK
📦 Free UK Standard Delivery
Every pet portrait is individually created by Laura using digital watercolour brushes and over 20 years of design experience. From playful puppies to treasured memorial portraits, each artwork is carefully designed to capture the personality and character that make your pet so special.
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