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Choose a photo with good focus and high contrast. A white subject
on a white background will not yield the best product, nor will dark on dark. We
will do minimal color correction where obviously needed, but it is always best
to send a good, crisp photo. We may need to crop your photo to best achieve a
proportion of 8x10.
For
digital photographs, please make sure that the photo is of reasonably high
resolution, as a photo that is too small will result in a muddy, low resolution
end product. We suggest a minimum of 1280x960 pixels, or roughly 1 mega pixels.
Any
photograph taken by a professional photographer cannot be reproduced without
written permission from the photographer. We cannot accept photographs of
copyrighted materials, such as theme characters and sports mascots.
Please be sure to read our
disclaimer and liability statement before you complete your order
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Below, we've listed a number of our most frequently asked questions. Also,
you'll find helpful hints to make your PortraitWeavers product the best it can
be.
Q: What photos can I use?
A: Any photo you like! There are a few guidelines we'd like to offer,
though.
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High contrast
- a nice, high contrast photo will always work best. If there is a good
delineation between lights and darks, good detail in the subject and a
balance in contrast, your blanket or wall hanging will turn out beautifully.
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Large Subject Matter
- if
your subject matter (a person, a pet, a building, etc) takes up the majority
of the photo, you will be able to see more detail and the colors will be
more vibrant and true-to-life. If the subject is too small, you might
consider cropping the photo so that the subject takes up roughly 60-80% of
the image.
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Color
- try to choose a photograph with realistic coloring. If the face in the
photograph is bright pink, chances are that your PortraitWeave product will
not look as realistic as you hope. Try to pick a photo with good skin tones,
nice colors and one that is not too faded or old. Remember, while we will do
some minor color correction and tone enhancements, what you send is what you
will receive. The better and more realistic your photo is, the happier you
will be with the finished product.
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Old Photos
- while we can certainly make your PortraitWeavers product from any photo,
older photographs are not always the best choice. They can be faded or the
color can change over time. For best results, pick the clearest, most
color-rich older photograph you have.
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Focus
- please make sure that the photo you send is in focus. We can do minimal
sharpening, but a crisp photo will always work best
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Black & White Photos
- we can create your PortraitWeavers product from a black and white photo.
No problem!
Q: What about Digital Photography?
A:
No problem! You can send your camera files to us directly. We recommend that you
use at least a 2 mega pixel camera or higher. If you send as a JPEG, please make
sure to use minimal compression. If you over-compress, the image will be blurry
and pixilated. It is better to send a larger file as opposed to a smaller file.
Please follow the above suggestions, as it will help yield the best finished
piece.
Q: How many people/pets/buildings
can I have in my photo?
A: You can have as many as you'd like, but remember that the smaller the
detail, the less likely it is to show up in a woven piece. A blanket with a
couple of large faces will yield higher detail in those faces compared to a
photo with 10 people in it.
Q: How long will it take?
A: 4-6 weeks. Often, much faster. A lot of that depends on the time of year
and the number of orders we have.
Q: Are these products printed?
A: No! These products are jacquard woven, 100% cotton. Never printed.
Q: Will the images and colors fade?
A: No! The images are woven of 100% cotton, so they will never fade - even
after repeated washings.
Q: Are these products washable?
A: Absolutely. Our products are machine washable. We recommend cold water
and tumble drying on the lowest setting.
The Embroidery Shoppe -
Annette and Gary DeAngio
561 West 31st Street Erie, PA 16508
(814) 454-6038 Office/Fax (877) 454-6038 Toll Free
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