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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_purple.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Overview

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" width="40px" /> General Introduction

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" width="40px" /> First Time Preparations

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" width="40px" /> Project Setup

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_blue.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Product Catalog → Overview → Sweaters → Blankets → Tote Bags → Pillows

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" width="40px" /> Product Templates

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Art Tips

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Prepare Your File

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_green.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_green.svg" width="40px" /> Upload Your File

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" width="40px" /> Practice Projects

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_pink.svg" width="40px" /> Pet Portraits

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Common Mistakes

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<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Examples Gallery

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<aside> <img src="/icons/folder_blue.svg" alt="/icons/folder_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Downloads

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Pet Portraits

Here is a video guide to help you design a custom pet sweater

Pet Tutorial.mp4

Helpful Tips

1. Picking a Photo

Examples of Good Photos

What to avoid when picking a photo

• avoid any photo obtained by photographing a screen.
• avoid retouched, filtered or heavily processed photos.
• avoid including very colorful accessories (like colorful hats, clothes with patterns, food).
• avoid photos where the background of the same color as pet.
• avoid retouched, filtered or heavily processed photos.

2. Lighting

• natural light is best
• avoid strong direct light
• avoid photos where shadow cover your pet

3. Framing

• The entire pet should be in the frame: the paws, ears, tail or any other part should be visible.
• -Avoid Photos where anything is getting in the way of seeing your pet clearly. For example, the pet should not be hiding behind a chair, or swimming in a pool. This also includes pet being held by somebody.
• Avoid awkward angles, for example when the photo is taken directly from above the pet.
• Avoid situations where the pet is too far away from the camera.

Examples of Successful Pet Portraits

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