Photo Requirements - See Photo Samples Below
- subject's head & hair must be in focus
- subject's face must not be obstructed (ie. hands over mouth, hat over eyes, etc)
- images with creases, scratches & scuffs through subject cannot be accepted.
- color is not an issue - while color is preferred, black & white photos & sepia tones are acceptable
- Photos with hash shadows or unusually high contrast will not work for our process
- The best charms come from photos where the subject's head is the size of a quarter or larger
- all above specifications apply
- resolution must be 300dpi or higher
- accepted file formats are .jpg & .bmp
Cropping
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Bad - the edges of the subject's hair are cut off
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Good - the subject is a decent size in the frame
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Best - close, tight crop with space around head
Contrast
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Bad - the subject is washed out with the flash
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Good - the subject has even contrast
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Best - Dark and light are defined without shadows
Resolution
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Bad - 72 dpi web resolution, blurry boxy edges
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Good - 300 dpi print resolution, prints clearly
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Best - 300+ dpi print resolution, prints clearly
Focus
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Bad - subject is very blurry with soft edges
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Good - subject is slightly out of focus but still pretty crisp
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Best - crisp, clear edges in sharp focus
Other Things to Avoid
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Bad - multiple people in one photo covering up others and harsh shadows
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Bad - subject with an object in front of their face
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Bad - harsh shadows cause an unnatural look in charms
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Bad - subject is laying down and ears are hidden
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Bad - crazy unnatural hair or flyaways
