10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Photo for a Memorial Card

10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Photo for a Memorial Card

While there are no hard and fast rules, here are some tips to help you choose the best photo for a memorial card.

1. You can choose an informal photo of your loved one, mostly it’s the casual snaps of a moment that evoke the happiest memories. 

2. It doesn’t have to be perfect  - many of the old printed photographs have a certain vintage quality to them which can look really well in a collage to show the story of the stages of someones life.

3.  Ideally select a high resolution scan of a printed photo or the original digital version and send it to us we can judge it from there. Low-resolution images may appear pixelated or blurry, detracting from the overall quality of the card. Usually a screenshot from a photo is not good enough quality for print. We need to get the best quality version to ensure clarity and sharpness when printed.  

4. With a decent camera on your phone and a steady hand a copy of a photograph can be taken in well lit area. Try placing the photo on a kitchen counter top and take it straight from above ensuring there are no shadows on the photo. 

5. Opt for photos taken in natural light to ensure a clear and vibrant image. Avoid using photos taken in dimly lit settings as they may not reproduce well on the memorial card. Blurry or out-of-focus images will appear unclear when printed.

6. Avoid busy backgrounds - try using photos with simple and uncluttered backgrounds to keep the focus on the person. Alternatively backgrounds can be blended and blurred carefully in photoshop by us.

7. We can enhance photographs using professional editing software like photoshop. Adjusting the brightness, contrast, and colour levels can help improve the overall quality of an image.

8. If you can provide an uncropped version of the photo. We will ensure to frame the subject with care to create a balanced and aesthetically pleasing image. 

9. Consider using black and white photos which can evoke a sense of timelessness and elegance. If the colour quality of the original photo is poor, converting it to black and white can be a stylish alternative.

10. Seek feedback from family members or friends. They may offer valuable insights or preferences that can help you make the best choice.

If you have a photo that you are not sure about using send it to us and we’ll advise you - photos@rememberme.rip