Photo Guide
How to Take the Perfect Photo for Your Custom Portrait
Getting a great portrait starts with a great photo. Follow these tips to make sure your artwork turns out exactly how you envision it.
✅ Do's
- Use a high-resolution photo (at least 1MB)
- Make sure the car is the main subject and clearly visible
- Shoot in good natural lighting — outdoors works best
- Capture the full car or the angle you want featured
- Clean the car before shooting for best results
❌ Don'ts
- Avoid blurry or low-quality images
- Avoid photos taken at night or in poor lighting
- Avoid photos where the car is partially hidden or cropped
- Avoid heavy filters or edits on the photo
📐 Best Angles
- Front 3/4 angle (most popular)
- Side profile
- Rear 3/4 angle
If you would prefer to have the design team review your photo before you purchase, please send your photos to DrivePortraits@gmail.com for us to review.
Bad Examples
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Vehicle Obstructed
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Night Time, Too Dark
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Part of vehicle shown