Capturing Your Pet's Nose Photo - Photo Guide
A Tiny Detail That Tells Their Whole Story
Every nose is completely unique—the little bumps, lines, freckles, colors, and textures that made your companion unmistakably them.
A Pactile Nose Expression begins with a photograph and transforms those tiny details into a tactile keepsake you can see and feel.
And the best part?
You may already have the perfect photo.

Focus on the Nose
The most important part of your photo is simple:
Can you clearly see the texture of the nose?
For the best results, choose a photo where:
✓ The nose is sharp and in focus
✓ The texture, bumps, and details are visible
✓ The photo is taken straight toward the nose
✓ There is enough light to see the natural surface
The closer and clearer the nose, the more detail we can preserve.

Orientation Doesn't Matter
Upside down? Sideways? Tilted?
That's okay.
Your photo does not need to already look like the final artwork. During our refinement process, we can rotate, crop, and prepare your Nose Expression for the best display.
The important thing is that the photo is taken straight toward the surface of the nose rather than from a steep angle.
A clear upside-down nose photo is often much better than a blurry right-side-up one.

Look Through Your Favorite Photos
You may be surprised by what already works.
Many great Nose Expressions come from:
• Close-up portraits
• Silly nose-to-camera pictures
• Sleeping photos
• Snuggle pictures
• Older favorite memories
Even if the whole photo isn't perfect, we may only need the nose.
What to Avoid
Some photos make it harder to capture the true texture.
Try to avoid:
✕ Blurry noses
✕ Heavy shadows covering the nose
✕ Bright glare hiding the texture
✕ Photos taken strongly from the side
✕ Very low-resolution screenshots
If you're unsure, upload your favorite—we'll review it.
(This one is way too blurry)
Want It Life-sized?
If you'd like your Nose Expression recreated at your pet's actual size, include a size reference in one of your uploaded photos.
The size reference should be placed on the same plane as the nose—meaning the marker should be the same distance from the camera as the nose itself.
Accepted references include:
• Textured Memories green sizing token
• A ruler
• A U.S. quarter
Don't worry if the size reference photo isn't your favorite.
You may upload:
Photo 1: Your clearest, best nose photo
Photo 2: A second photo showing the size reference
We'll combine the information from both.

Professional Image Refinement
Every Nose Expression includes careful refinement to prepare your keepsake.
We:
• Isolate the nose
• Preserve natural texture and markings
• Clean distracting edges
• Optimize contrast and detail
• Prepare the design for your selected display
Your photo is personally reviewed and refined to create the strongest possible finished piece.
Remember...
You don't need a professional photo.
You just need a moment that captured them.
We'll take care of turning that little detail you loved into a keepsake you can hold onto.
