How to photograph your Siberian Husky
Shoot in shade so bright white fur doesn't overexpose, and focus on the eyes — they're the star. A clear phone photo at eye level, in daylight, with both ears in frame gives the best result.
Did you know?
In 1925, Siberian Huskies helped relay diphtheria medicine 674 miles to Nome, Alaska — the run that inspired the Iditarod.
Making the most of a Husky's eyes and mask
With a Husky, the eyes are the portrait. Ice blue, warm brown, one of each or a split eye: whatever your dog has, the artwork keeps it, so a custom Siberian Husky portrait looks unmistakably like them. Styles with darker backgrounds make light eyes glow. [The King](/styles/royal-king) and [The Admiral](/styles/admiral) put a moody backdrop behind that bright face mask.
The [Astronaut](/styles/astronaut) style pairs a Husky's wolfish look with a galaxy of stars, a fitting tribute to a breed built for long-distance adventure. For softer Husky art, the Modern watercolor turns grey, black and white fur into cool, airy washes that look lovely in a bright room.
Husky photo tips: white fur, dark backs, bright eyes
Huskies are tricky to photograph because their coats mix bright white with dark grey or black. In direct sun, the white blows out; in a dark room, the saddle loses texture. Open shade or a bright overcast day is ideal. Tap your Husky's face on your phone screen so the camera exposes for the eyes.
Blue eyes can look washed out or reflective with flash, so turn it off. A Husky's mask is beautifully symmetrical, which makes a straight-on, eye-level photo especially striking in a Husky painting. Take a burst after a walk, when your dog is calm enough to hold still for a moment.
Husky gifts for adventurous owners
Husky people spend a lot of time outside, so useful gifts win. A custom tumbler keeps coffee hot on cold morning walks, a hoodie with your Husky's face is made for chilly evenings, and a sherpa blanket catches the shedding on the couch, at least in theory.
Over the holidays, a Christmas Pet Portrait in the [Little Reindeer](/styles/christmas-reindeer) style (felt antlers, tartan scarf, snowy pine forest) feels made for a snow dog. Pair it with a custom ornament for the tree, and find more Husky gifts in our Christmas gifts for dog lovers guide.
Huskies and their packmates
Huskies love company, and if your Husky has a packmate, you can paint them together. Choose the number of pets on the first step and upload a photo of each; every extra pet is $15. Two Huskies side by side in The Admiral or Astronaut style make a striking pair, and a mixed pack of different breeds works just as well because each pet keeps their own face, markings and eye color from your photos.