Face Portrait - Photo Guide

Your portrait is hand-cut from the photo you send, so a clear photo of the face, head and shoulders matters most. Here is what works, and what does not.

The green marked areas on the photos are the parts we use for your artwork.

Quick checklist

  • Upload in HD or UHD: the larger the better, ideally above 1080 x 1920 px (original photo, not a screenshot)
  • Face fully visible: nothing covering the eyes, nose or mouth
  • Both eyes open and in focus
  • Even light on the face, with no strong shadows or patterns
  • Hair, hands and objects kept clear of the face
  • Glasses are fine if the eyes are visible
  • Please avoid photos with tattoos on the face: we cannot create the artwork from them
  • Please do not upload photos of celebrities

Photos that work well

  • Man with a beard and swept hair, turned slightly, face and neck clear
    Face area we use
    Man with a beard and swept hair, turned slightly, face and neck clear (line art)
    Line art

    ✓ Good photo

    Clear, relaxed turn with the whole face lit. Head, ear and neck all stay visible, so the portrait can include them.

  • Young man looking up and to the side, hoodie, face clear
    Face area we use
    Young man looking up and to the side, hoodie, face clear (line art)
    Line art

    ✓ Good photo

    Face turned up and away: both eyes, nose and lips are in view. A plain hoodie works well.

  • Woman in profile with braided hair and closed eyes
    Face area we use
    Woman in profile with braided hair and closed eyes (line art)
    Line art

    ✓ Good photo

    A profile works when the face is open and the hair is pulled back from it. The braid makes a beautiful cut.

  • Man looking over his shoulder, face fully visible
    Face area we use
    Man looking over his shoulder, face fully visible (line art)
    Line art

    ✓ Good photo

    Looking over the shoulder: both eyes visible and the whole face in view.

  • Young man resting his cheek on his fist, face clear
    Face area we use
    Young man resting his cheek on his fist, face clear (line art)
    Line art

    ✓ Good photo

    A hand beside the cheek is fine as long as it does not cover the eyes, nose or mouth.

  • Man with a beard and swept hair in a polo neck
    Face area we use
    Man with a beard and swept hair in a polo neck (line art)
    Line art

    ✓ Good photo

    Strong, even light on the face. Beard, brows and eyes are all clear.

Photos we cannot use

  • Person covering the lower face with both hands
    Face area we use
    Person covering the lower face with both hands (line art)
    Line art

    ✗ Not suitable

    Hands cover the nose and mouth. We can only cut what we can see.

  • Person wearing a face mask and glasses
    Face area we use
    Person wearing a face mask and glasses (line art)
    Line art

    ✗ Not suitable

    A face mask hides the nose and mouth. Please remove masks before the photo.

  • Face with shadow and net pattern across it
    Face area we use
    Face with shadow and net pattern across it (line art)
    Line art

    ✗ Not suitable

    Shadow or net patterns cross the face and hide its real shape.

  • Person with hands covering the face, eyes closed
    Face area we use
    Person with hands covering the face, eyes closed (line art)
    Line art

    ✗ Not suitable

    Hands cover the face and the eyes are closed, so the face cannot be cut.

  • Person wearing an eye mask with leaf shadows on the face
    Face area we use
    Person wearing an eye mask with leaf shadows on the face (line art)
    Line art

    ✗ Not suitable

    A mask and leaf shadows hide the eyes and cheeks.

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