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Two Pets in One Portrait, From One Photo

If you have more than one pet, choosing which one gets the portrait is a no-win situation. A portrait with two pets in it solves that. Upload one photo with both of them together, choose a style and see a free preview in about 30 seconds. There’s no extra charge for the second pet.

The portrait is created from that single photo, so the photo matters: the best results come when both pets are in the same clear shot, close together, with both faces visible and in focus. It works for two dogs, two cats, a dog and a cat, and even three pets when everyone is clearly in frame.

If you love the preview, pick a framed print from $129 or a canvas from $89, add both names for free, and approve the digital proof we email before printing. It ships free in the US. For single-pet ideas, browse our dog and cat portrait pages.

How to Get Two Pets in One Good Photo

Getting two pets to cooperate at the same moment is the real challenge. These tricks help:

• Pick a shared resting spot. The sofa, a dog bed or a sunny patch of floor where they already lie together is your best stage.
• Keep them the same distance from the camera. If one pet is much closer, the other ends up blurry or tiny. Shoot from a little farther back and straight on.
• Work after exercise or a meal. Tired, content pets stay put far longer.
• Recruit a helper. One person holds a treat just above the lens while the other takes the photo, so both pets look toward the camera.
• Use burst mode. Fire off a series and pick the frame where both sets of eyes are open and sharp.
• Use even light. Bright, indirect daylight keeps a dark coat and a light coat both detailed.
• Don’t crop too tight. Leave a little space around both pets so no ears or tails get cut off.

Best Styles for a Double Pet Portrait

Some styles handle two different pets especially well:

• Watercolor Blue — the soft blue background ties together two very different coats, such as a black dog and a ginger cat, into one calm, harmonious piece.
• The General — an antique oil portrait in historic military uniforms with gold epaulets. Two pets dressed as officers looks like a regimental portrait, and it’s very funny.
• Pop — bold colors and paint splatter give a playful pair plenty of energy, perfect for siblings who are always up to something.

Give a pair room to breathe: a 16″×24″ or 24″×36″ print suits pets side by side, while a 24″×24″ works when they’re curled up together. Previews are free, so try all three.

More Portrait Ideas

Find photo tips for each of your pets, or more gift ideas:

• Custom Dog Portraits
• Custom Cat Portraits
• Pet Memorial Portraits
• Valentine’s Day Pet Portraits
• Pet Portrait Gift Ideas

You might also like:

• Birthday Pet Portrait Gifts
• Cat Memorial Portraits
• Portrait Gifts for Cat Moms
• Christmas Pet Portraits
• Portrait Gifts for Dog Dads

Helpful guides:

• Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Dog and Cat Lovers
• How to Choose a Pet Portrait Style