Choosing a Photo For Your Memorial.
When selecting a photo to be engraved keep in mind some simple rules to guarantee the finest duplication possible. Though poor photos can be manipulated to some degree in our software, it is recommended that you follow these simple rules to avoid unsatisfactory results.
1. Whenever possible, choose a photo that is sharp and in focus. Blurry or out of focus pictures will result in a poor reproduction.
2. Never select washed out photos with little or no contrast. Photos with high contrast will allow for best results.
3. Since we use digital technology for reproduction, our preferred media are digital files.
Correct scanning of your selected photo is integral to the quality of your finished memorial. Read these tips before you get started.
1. Always scan the image in color mode. Color images will create more contrast than scanning in grayscale mode.
2. Crop out any unwanted or unnecessary areas of the photo. Doing so will enhance the finished photo as well as reduce your file size. This is recommended for uploading your photo to us.
3. Select the correct resolution. Once the area of the photo is selected, you can adjust your size and the resolution of your photo. Select a minimum resolution of 200 dpi with a maximum of 300 dpi. Adjust your size (scale) of your photo if needed at this time. A size of 2” x 3” will be sufficient, either in a horizontal or vertical format.
4. TIFF files are preferred as they produce the best results. If saving in something other than a TIFF format please email our art department to determine the acceptable formats.