What Photos Work Best for Personalised Party Decorations?

How to Choose the Right Photo for Your Personalised Party Order

Getting a great result starts with a great photo. Here's everything you need to know to pick the perfect picture.

The Best Photos Come From

• Your phone's camera roll — original, unedited shots work best
• Scanned original prints — high-quality scans of physical photos are ideal

Photos to Avoid

• Cropped or zoomed-in images
• Screenshots
• Photos downloaded from or shared via social media (these are compressed and lose quality)
• Photos that have been forwarded multiple times via WhatsApp or messaging apps

The Quick Phone Test

Not sure if your photo is good enough? Here's a simple way to check before you upload:

1. Open the photo you want us to use to make your order on your phone
2. Pinch to zoom in until the face fills the screen
3. Check the facial features — are the eyes, nose, and mouth crisp and clear?

❌ Blurry or pixelated? Try to find a better original shot.

✅ Clear and sharp? You're good to go — that's a great photo for your order.

A Few Extra Tips

• Full-face shots work best — straight-on, with the face unobstructed
• Good lighting helps — bright, even light (natural daylight is ideal) makes features stand out
• Avoid heavy filters — they can distort colours and details in the final decoration

What About Older Photos?

We know that some of the most meaningful photos are decades old — a treasured moment from 30 or more years ago that deserves to be celebrated. Older photos may not always meet the technical ideal, but we understand that it's the memory that matters most. We'll always do our very best to work with what you have, and if we have any concerns about the quality, we'll get in touch with you before we start your order.

Don't Worry — We've Got You

If the photo you upload isn't quite suitable, we'll get in touch with you directly to find a better one before we start making your order. We want your decoration to look amazing! 🎉