Selecting Photographs

Rule #1: Our greatest portraits come from great photos.

The quality of the photo, is in many cases, the difference between a good portrait and a good portrait that makes you say, "Wow!"

When using non-professional photos follow the guidelines below:

1. Digital photos should be larger than 200 KB;
2. Prints 3" x 5" or larger. 
3. Hair should detailed enough to tell how it's combed.
4. Eye color should be visible from the printed photo.

If your photo does not meet our photo guidelines, we will do the portrait  without extending our money back guarantee.

Even thought our artists have produced amazing life-like portraits using only a photo from a drivers license, most consistent results come from a detailed photo.

Choosing the Pose

Please decide on a primary image for the pose.  The artist will not change a facial pose. 

Example: A person who it looking away from the camera can not be changed to look at the camera.

The pose, however, can be used in any setting.

Example: A person in front of a waterfall can be put in front of a building or next to another person.