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COBERGH
Ninon
Animal artist - Soft pastel
THE PICTURE
A good reference photo is essential to obtain an accurate and realistic drawing.
Important elements for a good photo = beautiful drawing
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the frame
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the light
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Sharpness
Here is some example of quality photo
Sharpness
The sharpness of a photo is like a scalpel for the designer. It allows you to capture the smallest details of the subject, including the direction of the hair. A clear photo will create a more realistic and precise drawing.
in this photo, the sharpness is perfect
On this one, it is much too vague, I would not be able to produce quality work.
Don't take your dog too far, because by zooming in on the photo, you can no longer see enough details
The luminosity
Natural light is the key to quality drawing.
If you must take a photo indoors, position your subject near a window to take advantage of natural light.
Against the light
Interior photo against a window
The frame
Framing is an important element of drawing because it highlights the subject and creates an interesting composition.
Example of bad framing
We don't see your dog's expression enough
The muzzle is in the foreground, sharp and contrasted, the rest is blurred and faded
Avoid putting yourself in the photo
The dog's neck is cut and the muzzle is blurred
Ears are out of scope
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