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Ordering a Portrait.
If you wish to place an order please fill in the On
Line Order Form. This can be printed out and mailed
if you prefer.
Sending your photos by post or e-mail together with the
required 20% deposit will confirm your order and I can
then give you a completion date and place your work allocation
into my workload schedule.
Please check out my Prices page
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Answers to questions when Ordering
a Portrait.
Do you
work from photographs?
I always work from photographs. For this reason, the quality
of the photos you provide me with are very important.
Make sure that the photos you send are a correct representation
of that animal. When taking the photos please ensure that
you get as close as you can to the animal to get clear
details. It is always best to get down to the subjects
eye level or just above and is also helpful if someone
is at hand to help and get the animals attention when
you are taking the photo. A full frontal photo is NOT
usually the best as you can get the wrong proportions.
How many photos shall I send ?
If you are sending photos I like to see a variety. I always
work from one main photo, and like to have others for
reference while I am working – the more the merrier.
All photos are returned with you portrait.
Can I choose my favourite photo
for you to use ?
Yes, I prefer it if you point out your favourite photo
of your pet. Why not use ‘post it’ notes on
the backs of the photos to tell me information about that
animal in that particular photo – i.e. good character,
correct eye colour or fur / hair colouring. This I will
need when painting or drawing. If you are emailing the
photos or images then the same reuirements apply. Also,
if possible please send me a clipping of the animals fur
/ hair as this helps to ensure that I capture the correct
colour.
If I have two dogs,
should I photograph them together ?
No, it is best to take single photos of each dog, so I
can see the detail and then perhaps one or two of them
together so I can see the size relationship between the
animals.
Can I email you my
photographs / images ?
Yes, you are more than welcome to email them. Don’t
forget to send them at quite a high resolution. Also,
please send ONE Photo by post that shows correct colour.
Can I send my images to you on a CD
?
Yes you are more than welcome to send on a CD. Also, please
send ONE Photo by post that shows correct colour.
Need me to take the photos ?
If you live within the U.K. and it is possible to bring
your animals to me then I will take a series of photos
at no extra charge. I enjoy meeting my customers and their
owners !
Photo shoot at your Home
See my Standard Service or
Gold Service for details
Your Guarantee
To ensure your complete satisfaction, you pay the balance
only when you have approved your portrait. This is done
by me sending you an email or placing the portrait image
onto the website gallery 3 or by post for your approval.
Also, as the portrait develops I will send you several
email’s or place the portrait image onto the website
gallery 3 for you to view and concur the layout and
its early development prior to me continuing with the
work and up to its completion.
UK
Dispatch and Payment.
Final payment is made either by cheue made payable to
E.Watson, or Debit Card Transfer after you have
approved the final
viewing of the portrait.
All orders are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery, which
includes insurance and a ‘next day delivery’
service at a cost of £10.00. Alternatively, you
may wish to collect.
I am given a receipt on posting so I can track the parcel
on its destination. If the parcel is delayed then both
myself and customer can ring
Royal Mail to find out where it has been delayed. Portraits
are guaranteed to arrive the following day to posting,
before 1pm.
OVERSEAS
Dispatch and Payment.
Final payment is made either by cheque made payable to
E.Watson, or Debit Card Transfer after you have
approved the final
viewing of the portrait.
All orders are sent by Royal Mail Airsure or Airmail ‘International
signed for’ to allow for tracking. The cost is £20.00.
All overseas portraits should arrive within 4 to 8 days
depending where you are in the world.
The Royal Mail Postal Service is a very safe way to post
portraits.
I usually email or ring clients to let them know that
the portrait is on its way.
Packaging.
The paintings or Drawing are sent flat packed, taped safely
to board which stops bending in transit. Bubble wrap,
brown paper and waterproof sacking is also used to ensure
a safe delivery.
Enquiries.
If you would like to discuss a commission, please send
me an email and I will get back to you almost always the
same day. Alternatively, you may wish to discuss your
requirements over the phone.
PRINTS AND GREETING CARDS featuring
your pet portraits or one of my Originals :
These will become available to my customers very soon
– Please check for the latest developments within
the ‘latest news’
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