We at This Is Your Memory, feel that your photo should be the focus of your product, not our designs. We feel the photo is so important that this topic deserves its own section in our shop. We adjust each photo to make the subject look his or her best, but this is much easier to do when we start out with a great photo. The following are some tips to help you get outstanding photos of your subject.
Image quality is highly important in order to achieve the best final print possible. If you are using a digital camera, first make sure you have it set on the highest resolution setting possible and the least amount of compression. Turn off the date stamp feature on your camera.
In most cases, natural light will produce the best results. Try taking pictures of your child near a bright window or in a room lit up by natural sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight. Avoid using the flash if possible. The soft light of a lamp is better than using flash.
Avoid busy backgrounds and clothes - they will only cause distraction from your baby. The focus should be your baby's face, and not the clothes. Use a simple blanket, sheet or towel to make a backdrop for your shot. Try outfits that are simple and in a solid colour (or no outfit at all!). Plan a contrasting shot - if your baby is wearing a light outfit, put a darker background behind him or her.
Or why not add a coloured flower or your child's favourite toy to the picture
For a fantasy and fun invite, why not add angel or butterfly wings, and sprinkle coloured material petals around your child.
I put my son in "new" plant pots for a great unsual effect!
Get down to your baby's level and avoid the 'from above' shots. Photograph your baby in a sitting or lying position. Prop your baby up on a pillow, or against the arm of a sofa/chair. You can also cover the pillow, sofa/chair with a blanket or sheet. Sleeping shots are also very nice. Allow some room in your shot for us to have some flexibility when designing your announcement.
Taking pictures of newborns can be very frustrating! For a pleasant experience for both you and your baby, time your photo session for when your baby is fed, well rested, and alert. If your baby is not enjoying the photo session, it will definitely be apparent in the pictures! Take a break and try again at another time.
While we can correct brightness, contrast and colour balance, we cannot correct a blurry or grainy image. Make sure your photo is clear.
When using a professional photo, you must get permission from the studio. By ordering from This Is Your Memory, you certify that you have obtained permission from your photographer for us to use the image in your product.
When scanning your photo, scan it at a resolution of 1200 pixels. Save as a .jpg or .tif file.
Digital Photo E-mail the raw, unedited and uncropped photo as a .jpg or .tif file to bekebolton@aol.com. Do not compress the file to make it more e-mail friendly. Make sure you include your name and your order number in the e-mail subject. We will make any adjustments necessary to achieve the best print possible.
Physical Photo E-mail us at bekebolton@aol.com and we will provide you with our mailing address. Original photos will be returned with your order.
If you are unsure about the photo you want to use, send it to us and we will give you our professional opinion. If you would like, you can send us as many photos as you want, and we will check the resolution. We will let you know if we feel that your photo will not produce a good final print.
Facebook
If you have your pictures saved on Facebook why not add me to your friends and I can take the pictures directly from your Facebook photo albums! My profile is Beke Burton!
Mobile Phone As long the pictures as saved and sent at the required size you can text your pictures to 07767 604695. Please be ensure to add your name.
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