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PARENT GUIDE · PHOTO TIPS

What photo works best for a personalised children’s book?

You do not need a studio portrait. One clear phone photo, taken in soft light with your child looking roughly towards the camera, is enough to get started.

Use even, natural light

A window or bright outdoor shade usually gives the face more detail than a strong flash or a patch of direct sunlight.

Keep the face easy to see

Choose a photo where hair, glasses and hands do not cover most of the face. A relaxed everyday expression is perfect.

One photo is enough

The upload flow asks for one image and explains how it is handled. You can use a recent phone photo rather than arranging a special photo session.

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