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Choosing a photograph for your portrait.
You do not need a professional camera. Natural light, clear focus and a little care with framing give us a beautiful starting point.
Get closer for the best result.
A well-chosen photograph helps us preserve the expression and character of the people you love. These simple suggestions will help you capture it.
Light comes first
- Take your photograph in natural daylight.
- Indoors, position your subject near a large window.
- Let the light come from the front or slightly to one side.
- Avoid direct sunlight, dark rooms and yellow artificial light.
- A light white curtain can soften strong sunlight.
Focus on the person
- For adults in particular, frame the photograph from the waist up.
- Keep faces and eyes clear and sharp.
- Move a little closer than you first think.
- Avoid clutter and too much background.
- Try your phone’s portrait mode if it has one.
Take the photograph with the crop you want.
Move closer instead of cropping a full-length photograph afterwards. This preserves more detail in the face, hair and clothes.
We adapt the background and make small adjustments to the crop to create a balanced portrait.
- Leave a little space above the head for an airy composition.
- Move closer to focus on the face and detail.
- Use a portrait-oriented photograph for a portrait-oriented print.
- Avoid screenshots and images that have been repeatedly shared through messaging apps.
Older photographs
Crop closely around the people, check that faces are not too small and use the original file if you have it.
Familieportretter
Stand close together, keep every face visible and avoid strong shadows across faces.
A good starting photograph gives a more beautiful, detailed portrait. You always see and approve the draft before production.