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We would like to help you create the perfect invitation or announcement. It is our experience that the photographs used are vitally important to the finished product, so we’ve put together some tips for you, to help ensure that your design will be as beautiful as it possibly can be!
If you are interested in getting professional photographs, we have a list of photographers that we have chosen, and recommend for their customer service and quality! Please click here to find out more!
Digital Camera and Scanner settings
This one of the most important aspects of your photo quality.If you are using a digital camera, you want to make sure that it is set to the highest possible resolution. We recommend that photos be at least 300 dpi or 1800x1200 pixels. Photos that are taken at a low resolution will look very good on your computer, but will not have a good print quality. If you are scanning your photos, you first want to make sure that your scanner is completely clean of fingerprints and dust, as these will show up and effect the quality of your photos. Next, make sure that the scanner is set to at least 300dpi/resolution. Save all scanned files as .jpg documents.
Background and Lighting
We highly recommend that the background of your photos be as neutral as possible. The baby should be the main focus of the photos, and loud patterns and colors in the background tend to be a distraction. Try laying a neutral colored sheet down first, so that the background of your photos will be consistent and even. Natural lighting is always best as it is the most flattering. Try taking photos in a very well lit room or near a window. When using a flash, ensure that there is other good lighting in the room to avoid dark shadows and over lighting your baby's face.
Clothing
We recommend dressing your baby in solid colors or blankets. Strong colors and patterns should be avoided because they can distract from your baby and your chosen design. You may also opt to use photos with baby in just a diaper or wrapped in a blanket!
Get Closer!
When taking photos for your announcement, you almost can't be too close to your baby. Your baby is the focus of your announcement or invitation and they should be the main focus of your photos! Focus is also VERY important, as we cannot take an out of focus or blurry photo and sharpen it. You will be happier with the finished products if all your photos are in sharp focus. Take lots of different shots and experiment with different positions and angles! Go for a variety because you are never sure which ones you will fall in love with.
Photo Dos and Don'ts
Do send us more than one photo, if you are having trouble choosing. We can take a look and determine which will give you the best finished product.
Don't edit your photos at home! We have all the capabilities to edit your photos in any way that you would like, so please upload the original high resolution photos. If you'd like to email cropped versions, so we can see how you'd like them, that is great, but please upload the original files!
Don't forget to look at the orientation of the photos required for your design! If the design calls for a vertical photo, and you email a horizontal photo, it will not fit in well.
Don't send low resolution photos. You will be disappointed with the final print quality! Even if you love the photo, the photo will not appear the same as it does to you on the web or on your computer. If your photos will not print well, we will let you know when we receive them, and request others. Photos saved from web galleries are typically low resolution, and camera phone photos are not suitable.
When Uploading your photos
Immediately following your order, you will be directed to a photo uploading page. You will have the option to upload multiple photos. Please place the correct email in the email box, as well, for the email subject, place the FIRST and LAST names the order was placed under. We need to know this information to know who's photos they belong to.
After upload you will receive an autoreply stating that we have received your photos. They will then be examined for quality, and if they are suitable, you will receive an autoreply email that your account status has changed to "Photos Received". If they are not suitable, you will receive a personal email from our customer service desk, explaining what is required.
If you have problems with the uploader, or question the quality of your photos, please feel free to email us at photos@sweetbabydesigns.com and we will do what we can to help!
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