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Christmas pet portraits on 35mm film

A Santa hat, with fairy lights behind. Flash on, a little grain, straight from the family album. Add a photo of your pet and see them in it in about a minute, free.

Try 35mm film · Christmas free

Free to see. No account, no card.

What's in the picture

A real red Santa hat and the family Christmas tree behind, fairy lights blurred into soft circles: the photo you always try to take on Christmas Eve, with a pet who actually keeps the hat on.

On 35mm film it's a family snapshot: flash on, warm film colour, a little grain, and anything they wear is a real shop-bought costume rather than anything grand.

Who it suits

Almost everyone at Christmas: a framed print for the grandparents, a mug for the stocking, or cards with your own pet on the front. It's the look we're asked for most from November.

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Questions

Does my pet need to wear a Santa hat in the photo?

No. The hat is added in the picture and fitted around their ears, so any clear photo of their face is fine.

When do I need to order for Christmas?

Each product has its own recommended last order date for your country. To the UK, order a framed print by Monday 7 December, a greeting card by Thursday 26 November, a mug by Wednesday 9 December. Every date, for every country, is on our Christmas order dates page (fancy.pet/christmas). Order dates are recommendations, not guarantees: December posts are busy, so earlier is kinder.

Is it a real photograph?

Not a new one. It's a photo-style picture in the look of a 1990s 35mm film snapshot, made by an AI image model from the photo you upload. Nobody comes round with a camera, and it's ready in about a minute.

What does it cost to try?

Nothing. Add a photo and you see the finished picture in about a minute, with no account and no card. Seeing it is free, and we'll email you the full-size file free too. You only pay if you choose a print, mug, card or other product.

Try 35mm film · Christmas free

Free to see. No account, no card.