Celebrate gotcha day with a living portrait
"Gotcha day" is the anniversary of the day your pet came home. A living portrait is a lovely way to mark it, especially from that very first photo.
Many adopters still have the first photo they took on adoption day: a nervous puppy in the car, a cat peeking out of a carrier, a shelter photo from the listing. Bringing that photo to life is a touching way to show how far your pet has come.
A nice idea is to make two videos: one from the first-day photo with the Curious mood, and one from a recent photo with Happy. Post them side by side as a "then and now".
Photo tips
- Old phone photos work if the face is clear; avoid very dark or very blurry shots.
- Shelter listing photos often have bars or glare in front; crop as close to the face as you can.
- For "then and now", use photos taken from a similar angle.
Best moods for this
Upload one photo, pick a mood - your first preview is free when you sign in with Google (a short 480p clip with a watermark, watch online).
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My adoption photo is low quality. Will it work?
Often yes. The clearer the eyes and nose, the better the result. If the first try isn't right, try a slightly different crop.
Can shelters use this to share adoptable pets?
Yes, see our ideas for shelters and rescues.