Framing
Framed Prints Now Shipping to the EU
Framed orders now produce in the EU, which removes customs charges for European customers.
Ruff & Royal · July 15, 2026 · 1 min read
The Ruff & Royal Journal
Notes on photographing, painting and printing animals
Written by the people who print the work and check every proof. Mostly practical, occasionally sentimental.
14 pieces in the archive
Framing
Three New Canvas Sizes
A small square, a tall portrait, and a wide format for multi-pet commissions.
Ruff & Royal · June 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Shipping
Studio Hours Over the Summer
Production continues as normal. Support replies may take an extra day in early August.
Ruff & Royal · June 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Behind the Scenes
A Note on How We Use AI
What the models do, what people do, and where the line sits.
Ruff & Royal · May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Cats
Five Phone Camera Settings Worth Changing Before You Shoot
Defaults are tuned for landscapes and faces, not for a moving animal. Five changes take about a minute.
Ruff & Royal · June 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Behind the Scenes
What Makes a Photo Work as a Portrait Reference
Sharp eyes, even light, and a head that fills the frame. Everything else is negotiable.
Ruff & Royal · June 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Cats
Photographing Cats Indoors, Where the Light Is Bad
Cats do not go outside on request. Work with a window instead of fighting the ceiling light.
Ruff & Royal · May 29, 2026 · 1 min read
Framing
Choosing a Frame That Does Not Fight the Artwork
A frame is a border, not a feature. Three rules that keep it from competing with the portrait.
Ruff & Royal · May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Care
Caring for a Print So It Outlasts the Pet
Light, humidity, and cleaning products are what damage prints. All three are avoidable.
Ruff & Royal · April 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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