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Photo Requirements - See Photo Samples Below

  • Traditional Print Photographs
    • 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
    • Our best charms come from photos where the subject's head is the size of a quarter or larger
  • Digital Photographs
    • all above specifications apply
    • resolution must be 300dpi or higher
    • accepted file formats are .jpg & .bmp
    Please do not send us an irreplaceable image. While we make every effort to return your photograph to you in its original condition, accidents do happen and it would be unfortunate for your image to be damaged in the mail. Please make a copy of your photograph for us to work from and we will return it to you with your order.

    Cropping

     


    Bad - the edges of the subject's hair are cut off

    Good - the subject is a decent size in the frame

    Best - close, tight crop with space around head

    Contrast


    Bad - the subject is washed out with the flash

    Good - the subject has even contrast

    Best - Dark and light are defined without shadows

    Resolution


    Bad - 72 dpi web resolution, blurry boxy edges

    Good - 300 dpi print resolution, prints clearly

    Best - 300+ dpi print resolution, prints clearly

    Focus


    Bad - subject is very blurry with soft edges

    Good - subject is slightly out of focus but still pretty crisp

    Best - crisp, clear edges in sharp focus

    Other Things to Avoid


    Bad - multiple people in one photo covering up others

    Bad - subject with an object in front of their face

    Bad - any type of food, water or other substance


    Bad - harsh shadows cause an unnatural look in charms

    Bad - subject is laying down and ears are hidden

    Bad - crazy unnatural hair or flyaways