Fish portraits
Portraits for bettas, koi and every finned friend.
Fish are some of the most colorful pets on earth, and some of the hardest to photograph. PetsPainter turns a decent aquarium snap into a portrait that shows off every fin and shimmer.
Woodblock Wave is a natural home for koi and goldfish, Soft Wash flatters flowing betta fins, and Neon Night makes a glowing tank-side piece.
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Woodblock Wave
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Photo tips for fish
The better the photo, the better the likeness. More in our complete photo guide.
- 01
Turn off room lights and use the tank light to reduce glass reflections.
- 02
Shoot straight through the glass rather than at an angle.
- 03
Burst mode helps catch the moment fins are fully spread.
- 04
Clean the front glass first, since smudges show up in photos.
Fish portrait questions
My photo is a bit blurry. Will it work?
Slight blur is fine because the art style adds its own texture, but a sharp eye and clear fin shape help.
Does it work for pond fish?
Yes. Koi photographed from above make beautiful Woodblock Wave portraits.
Can I include the aquarium?
Portraits focus on your fish. Mention "in an aquarium with plants" in the note if you want a scene.
✦ One photo. Endless personality.
They already run the house.
Now hang them in it.
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