a unique & creative gift for you, your family or friends!
Available through North Shore Pet Care Campus
1980 West Florist Avenue. •. Milwaukee, WI 53209
Honor your pet with a custom portrait
Your furry friend is the best. It’s true. They’ve always been there for you, no matter what. And now you can honor them with a custom portrait! Our Pet Portraits are digitally illustrated by a local artist. Each one is unique. We do not use filters or apps.
Get your choice of 1 or 2 pets in the same picture or just get one of each! Your pet as a pup and adult in the same picture is really fun! Pet portraits custom made from your photos makes a great gift!
We can photograph your pet here at North Shore Pet Campus or choose your favorite pre-existing shot. Pre-existing shots need to be approved by the artist for resolution and detail.
What is the cost?
1 PET
(1) 8x10 White Frame: $90
(1) 8x10 Black Frame: $90
Duplicates (same art)
Add $30 per Duplicate
2 PETS (Same picture)
2 pets is the maximum you can put in one picture
(1) 8x10 White Frame: $130
(1) 8x10 Black Frame: $130
Duplicates (same art)
Add $30 per Duplicate
If paying by Check please make check out to North Shore Pet Care Campus
Next time you bring your pet into North Shore Pet Care Campus we can take the photo for you.
If I take my own photo how do I take the correct shot?
If you would like to take your own picture or send me one of your pictures, (if you send me a picture I need to look it over to make sure it’ll work. The picture needs to be high resolution with good lighting with eyes open, looking at you. Please see the examples to the right on what works best.
First, get down to your pet's level ...
• Focus on the eyes
• Avoid busy backgrounds
• Use natural light
• Help your pet look their best
• Talk to your pet during the shoot
• Highlight your pet's personality
Here’s a link to a YouTube video that walks you through how to get a great shot of your pet: Take Expressive Pet Portraits on iPhone with Sophie Gamand | Apple
If you can’t get the perfect shot, don’t fret. There are lots of things that can be done to create the desired effect. I will review the file you provide and let you know if I can work with it. If the shot requires extensive retouching there may be an additional small charge. As of now, I accept Venmo, checks and cash only.
Once you get that perfect photo, e-mail it to me here dpaulmann@me.com Let me know what frame color you want and if it’s one or two pets. I’ll review the file and get back to you right away.
Keep your entire pet in the image. The photo is high resolution. There is a good contrast between foreground and background (all images are cut out and put on a white background). The photo is taken at eye level of the pet. Not looking down or up. The pet is looking into the camera. The pet is sitting so a “bust” of the pet can be created.
Pet partially covered and out of focus. Lighting on Pet not good. Heavy shadows on face. Eyes closed.
Image shot from above, not eye level. Angled Face, ears not equal and not symmetrical. Try and imagine a white background and where the image would be in the frame.
Side profile, not front facing. With all black or all white animals, make sure the contrast and lighting are good because the details will otherwise be lost.