How to photograph your Corgi
Get down to Corgi height! Shooting from above hides those legendary ears. A clear phone photo at eye level, in daylight, with both ears in frame gives the best result.
Did you know?
Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 Pembroke Welsh Corgis during her reign.
Royal portraits for a royal breed
Few dogs have a stronger claim to a crown than the Corgi. Pembroke Welsh Corgis lived at Buckingham Palace for decades, so a custom Corgi portrait in [The Queen](/styles/royal-queen) style (diamond tiara, pearls, blue silk gown) feels less like a costume and more like a family resemblance. [The King](/styles/royal-king) suits a Corgi boy with a big ego.
Both are part of our Character Pet Portrait, and our royal pet portraits explained article covers how the look comes together. For something bright and modern, Pop Art suits the Corgi's fox face and big triangular ears, and the Cartoon portrait is the cutest Corgi art for a kid's room.
Photographing a Corgi at Corgi height
Corgis are low to the ground, and photos taken from standing height make them look all back and no face. Sit or lie on the floor so your phone is level with their eyes, and those big ears will stand tall in the frame. A squeaky toy held above the camera brings the ears forward.
Pembrokes and Cardigans differ in more than tails: Cardigans have rounder ear tips and come in more colors, including blue merle and brindle. Whichever you have, a clear, front-facing photo with both ears and the white blaze visible gives the most recognizable Corgi painting.
Fluffy Corgis, with their extra-long coats, benefit from a quick brush around the face and chest before the photo. If your Corgi has a sable coat, side light from a window brings out the darker tips along the back and head that make the pattern so distinctive.
Corgi gifts for Corgi people
Corgi fans love a bit of humor. A face tee or socks with your Corgi's face, a tote bag for the farmers' market, or a mug with a Queen-style portrait on both sides all make great Corgi gifts. Tees start at $39.99 and include your Corgi's name.
Shopping for a friend's Corgi? A clear photo from their phone is all you need, and the free preview shows you the finished art before you buy. Browse more personalized dog gifts, and add a greeting card with the same portrait in the cart.
A Christmas Corgi portrait
That fox face and those big ears look wonderful under a Santa hat. The Christmas Pet Portrait offers [Santa Paws](/styles/christmas-santa), [Christmas Sweater](/styles/christmas-sweater), [Little Reindeer](/styles/christmas-reindeer) and [Snowy Watercolor](/styles/christmas-snow), so your Corgi can star on this year's holiday card, too. Pair it with a custom ornament for the tree, and order by December 10 for delivery before Christmas in the continental US.