Use a photo of one child
For the clearest personalization reference, choose a photo where the child is clearly the main subject rather than part of a group.
Make the face large enough to read
A beautiful travel photo may still be a poor reference if the child is tiny in the frame. Crop reasonably or choose another image where the face occupies a useful part of the picture.
Prefer even, natural-looking light
Strong backlighting, deep shadow across half the face or harsh colored lighting can hide useful features. Even daylight or soft indoor light is usually easier to work from.
Avoid heavy beauty filters
Filters that reshape the face, smooth away detail or change eye/skin color reduce the reliability of the reference. A normal phone photo is often better.
Keep key facial features unobstructed
Large sunglasses, hands across the face, masks or very deep shadow can make the photo less useful. Normal glasses or everyday accessories are fine when the main features remain visible.
You do not need perfection
No white background, professional camera, formal pose or studio setup is required. A clear everyday phone photo of the child is usually the best starting point.
What happens after you upload
The photo becomes a private order reference used to prepare the personalized edition. It is not published at a public URL and is not sent to advertising or analytics. See the Child Photo Privacy page for the full handling and deletion details.