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
- The 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
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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
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
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
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
