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If you have a question contact us or see below.

How much will it cost?

  • Printing quotes vary according to size, colour or black and white and quality of paper or card. We are very competative if you are considering print runs for leaflets or posters up to about 800-1,000. Our price list.

    Its difficult to have a price list as such when considering a database or website. There are too many variables but a basic brochure type site would cost from about £75.00.

    Paintings cost rinting quotes vary according to size, colour or black and white and quality of paper or card. We are very competative if you are considering print runs for leaflets or posters up to about 800-1,000. Our price list.

Do I have any obligation?

  • No. If commissioning a painting you get to see it in its early stages, if you are happy we proceed. Once finished and you dont like it (though this has not yet happened) you are under no obligation to buy it.

    If we are discussing a print job we ask you check your proofs (samples can be supplied if required). Once printed we would ask for payment.

Do you charge for roughs?

  • No.

How long to paintings take?

  • About 4 to 6 weeks, do check with us as this may vary. If its for a special occasion and you need it in a hurry we will see what we can do to oblige.

Can you use my own images?

  • Yes, if the resolution is high enough for the job in hand.

Can I use more than one photo?

  • Of course, you can use as many images as you wish. A composite can be made from the images.

How do I get good quality photos?

  • Generaly, the higher the "megapixels" your camera - the higher resolution. the amount of light and camera settings make a difference also. if in doubt, ramp up the resolution. Images should ideally be at least 200k in size to give some detail. If the images are to be used for print 300 dpi is adequate.

How do I make copies of photos?

  • You can email them directly or, if they are a conventional printed photo you will need access to a flatbed scanner. Scanners are shipped with a lot of home computer sysems or you may find your friends have one, or there is one at your local learning centre or library.

My photos are pixelated or of low quality

  • Increase the image size setting on your camera. To get a really good photo you need an image that more than fills your screen. it is possible to increase the resolution here but the higher the original quality the better.










Tips

A few tips for your
animal portraits...

Take a number of
photos in the desired
pose and take a
couple of the desired background -if you
prefer a detailed background other
than the primary
pose photo.

If possible take an additional close-up
to assure more
accurate eye, skin
and colouring - the character comes
from the eyes...
this will be especially helpful if the chosen
pose is close up.

If several source
photos are to be
combined, try to take
them in similar
lighting. If possible
get the shot taken
out of doors on a
bright day. Try to
get the animal
against a contrasting background as this
helps to distinguish
the shape, how the
ears lie and shape
of leg etc.

Get face to face if
possibe.

This is a photo of
three hardworking
dogs and the pose
is ideal - unfortunately
it is difficult to use as
the shot points down
on their heads. If you
can get eye to eye
with them so much
the better.

Don't forget,
If the photo was taken
by a professional photographer please
check copyright.

Please do not send valuable or
irreplaceable images.

All images will be
returned promptly.


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