& Requirements Needed from Photos for Facial Portraits
Ginger Brady Fine Art Pet & Family Graphite Pencil Portraits
A good example of just how close the photos need to be for me to use them for a Portrait. See the photo on left does not show me the intricate details of this persons face. The one in the center clearly does. I need submitted facial photos to be clear and distinctly show eyes & teeth--that's what makes a person special! The BETTER your Photo, the better the Portrait and I clearly want you happy!
Finished Portrait
Photo too far away to see facial details
Good close up letting me view teeth & eyes
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To Contact Me To Commission a Portrait or have Questions...
Ginger Brady Fine Art Family & Pet Portraits
17614 SE Roethe Place
Jennings Lodge, Oregon 97267
(503) 653-0501
Email: GingersPortraits@aol.com
Web Site: www.GingerBrady.com
This page was last updated: February 20, 2006
Hint: If you are thinking of having a Portrait commissioned, don't wait til last minute to order one! Portraits take 3-6 weeks from time I receive your photos. Take your time in choosing just the right photo and send it in with your order before that SPECIAL Birthday, Anniversary or Special Occasion! Your Gift will be soooo appreciated by your recepient!
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Standard Photos work better for me to use than emailed Pictures as they tend to be more clear. A good idea is to take your photo to a quick print shop and have them color copy it and print it out for less than a dollar in most cases and then you needn't worry about your original photo-just send me the color copy with the face at least 2-1/2" to 3" across. Remember...I need to see their eyes & teeth clearly. A persons' eyes (especially!) and teeth are always so distinct to each person that I cannot "guess" as to how the folds of their eye lids, lashes, or teeth are. I will evaluate your submitted photos prior to starting your portrait & will contact you first before I begin the drawing with any questions I might have.
Also, choose pictures with minimal shadows on their face! I need to see all details clearly. 3/4 light shading on one side of the face or another is good for artistic flair however!
