Start with the recipient’s view of their pet
The picture that works best might be the dog looking up from under the table, or the cat waiting beside a favourite chair. Look for the view the recipient sees most often. If you can ask without spoiling the gift, try a specific question: “Which photo looks most like her?”
Check one detail together
On a dark coat, a pale patch can disappear in a photograph. On a light coat, indoor lighting can change the apparent colour. Make a short note beside your chosen photo, such as “the white toe is on his left paw.” A second picture can clarify what words alone cannot.
Leave room for their preference
For a memorial gift, consider whether the recipient would enjoy choosing the pose or picture themselves. Offering to plan the keepsake together can leave a meaningful part of the decision in their hands.
Work back from the occasion
Write down the date and the delivery country. Before ordering, ask for separate estimates for making and shipping. If the date is close, check both estimates before deciding whether the piece will suit the occasion.
Gather the photos before writing your enquiry. The photo guide explains how to show expression and markings, and the keepsake page explains what gets agreed in the quote.