Scanning Photos

• Wipe the photo & scanner flatbed before scanning. We cannot touch up dust or other spotting from your computer.
   
• Scan original photos only, not photo copies. Professional photos require a photographer release form and must be accompanied with your order form.
   
• Scan your photos at 300 dpi, scaled at 100%. In most cases, the scanner's default setting is at 150 dpi. Please adjust your setting before submitting your photos.
   
• Do not crop or edit  your scans in any way. Hana Hou Designs will do the editing.
   
• Save your images as a .jpg file at the highest quality possible.
   
• Please do not scan polaroid photos.

Picture Taking Tips

• Get a close-up picture of your child. Capturing their expressions can result in a great photo for your cards.
   
• Take pictures of their little feet and hands.
   
• Focus on your child when taking photos by pressing your camera's shutter button half-way.
   
• Use simple backgrounds and eliminate distractions. Try to limit what is behind your child. Perhaps use a black or white blanket and lay your child on it as your take pictures.
   
• Avoid busy or 'loud' clothing. It could be too distracting.
   
• Use props such as a big ribbon to place on your child. This would be a perfect prop for your photos.
   
• Take pictures under natural sunlight and avoid using flash.

Digital Camera Photos

• The minimum resolution should be at least 1152 x 864 pixels. Please note that any smaller, your image will not look right on your photo cards.
   
• Send the full size photo to us via email at photos@hanahoudesigns.net and as your subject, type your last name with a hypen and the words 'photos.' This to ensure we get working on your photo cards as soon as possible.
   
• All digital photos must be unaltered, original, and must be saved in JPEG (.jpg) format.

Mailing Original Photos

• Send sharp focus photos that are in good visual quality.
   
• If we suspect that your photos were taken by a professional photographer, we will contact you.
   
• Please do not alter the the photo. We will edit the picture ourselves.
   
• Please send 4x6 or 5x7 photos only.
   
• Professionally taken photos must be accompanied with a photographer release form. Your order will not be complete without the consent of the photographer.
   
• Do not send more than 5 photos and photos that are printed on a home color printer. If your picture originated from a digital camera, sending it via email is the best method.
   
• Negative, polaroid, or camera phone pictures are not accepted.
   
• Please ensure your pictures are enclosed in a photo mailing envelope to prevent damage to your photos. Your original photos will be returned to you.