HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PICTURE FOR YOUR PHOTO BLANKET

A photo blanket is one of the best ways to preserve a treasured memory. Whether you’re getting it as a gift or whether you’re getting it for yourself, a photo blanket serves as a lasting reminder of a special person, animal, place, or event.

Because it will last a long time, you want to choose the right picture for your photo blanket. Not just any picture will do. You need to choose the picture carefully. Here are some things to look for when picking the right picture:

A large subject

The subject of the picture – the person, animal, place, or whatever the picture is of – should be large. It should take up the majority of your photo. This helps you get more detail in your photo blanket, and it also helps to bring out the colors and make them more vibrant. If the subject of the picture is too small, you can crop your picture so that the subject fills around 70% of the picture.

Realistic Colors

You want a picture for your photo blanket that has real-life colors. The picture should not be too faded, and skin tones should match real ones as closely as possible. Compare the picture to the real-life subject if possible. The more realistic the colors are in your original photo, the more realistic they will be on your photo blanket.

Excellent contrast

The best kind of picture will have plenty of differentiation between light and dark, excellent detail on the subject of the picture. A well-lit picture with a dark-colored background often works well for photo blankets. On the other hand, if the subject of the photo is wearing darker clothes or has a darker skin tone, a light background may work much better.

Crisp focus

The best pictures for photo blankets will be in excellent focus. While there is some sharpening that can be done in the production process, the crisper the image is to begin with the better it will look on the final product. If you’re using a digital picture, make sure the resolution is as high as the camera will allow, and don’t send the file using a compressed format.

Copyright

Keep in mind that some professional photographs may be subject to copyright. School pictures or family portraits often fall under this category. If you want to use one of these photographs for a picture blanket, be sure to get written permission from the copyright holder.

It is worth mentioning, too, that the company you choose for your photo blanket will play a large part in how the photo blanket turns out. A photo blanket designer has to have a good eye for what makes a good photo, and has to be willing to tell you if she doesn’t think your photo is a good candidate for a blanket. Choose a professional photo blanket company that has designers that care about you, about your picture, and about your satisfaction as a customer.