Best Bets for Silhouettes

Just send me a clear side profile photograph of your child(ren) (or other family members, pets, etc.) and I will create custom silhouette illustrations for you. For the best silhouette possible, the picture should be taken at close range with the subject standing or sitting perfectly sideways to the camera...not from below or above the child so that the features aren't skewed--preferably with a solid background, such as a blank wall. (For even better results, hold a piece of lime green poster board behind the subject). Make sure each photo captures all of the subject's hair! In addition, the photo you provide should be HIGH RESOLUTION (1000K or higher when sending by email), very clear and without blur or distortion. It helps if the shirt collar does not cover a lot of the neck or cover the cheek in any way (consider having your child wear a t-shirt). The shape of the neck/throat and jawline really help identify who the person is. For girls, it helps to put the hair up into a ponytail or bun, if possible, to add character to the image. If your camera flash is creating shadows around the head, consider having the subject step a few feet away from the wall or poster board, or turn off your flash. Please send me an email with the photos you have before you make a purchase and I will let you know if they will work as silhouettes. *I can also do full body silhouettes, pet silhouettes, object silhouettes, etc.