Your photos

Some useful pages when considering an image for photo printing by us to make a personalised item with. Please use our Photo Checker where you get human evaluation and advice regarding the suitability of your photo,

Is your photo good enough?
There are quite a few pitfalls to watch out for with regards to your photos. And surprisingly the more digital technology develops and the more web and file sharing service that emerge, the more complex this issue becomes. This may allay any worries you may have regarding the quality of your image.

Image checker
You can send us a file for us to appraise. Worried about size or suitability? We can give you free advice.

Scanning instructions
Using old or original photos is one of the most rewarding aspects of using our services. We provide an excellent scanning service in house - you order and then post your photos to us, OR you can scan your own. Please read this if you are scanning a photo, but are unsure of the settings.

Taking great photos
Paul Harmer takes a look at some easily-learned techniques for your photos. He's good. He's well known for taking photos of fast cars and senior important people.

Pop-art your photo
We can make an original artwork from your photo in a variety of styles including warhol and Che. These are done by real human designer. You give us your photo and some brief outline of an idea and we make a design and send a proof to you for approval..

Photo Collage tutorial
Make your own Photo Collage using Microsoft Publisher and print it with us on canvas. This is a great way to save you some money and be proud of making your own collage creation. Takes a bit of time to learn how to do it, but it;s not hard. In fact you will be using software that you probably already have but have never used.

Photo ideas
Some past items we have made. But browse the site in general because you will see many ideas that will inspire you in ways to use your photos.

Your camera phone
Camera phone images can be surprisingly good nowadays. Use you camera phone to take photos and upload them to us to make the best personalised gifts.

Artworking services
We remove redeye, datestamp and minor blemish removal for free on most products. Please though bring to our attention any artworking or retouching you would like done. It's free and it's done by real people. Call us or use our image checker to have an image evaluated.

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