Here are some tips for selecting the right photos File size:  preferably high resolution as more detail will come through into the painting. I have worked with photos as small as 40kb before and the process has still worked. File type: all Photo features: detailed fabrics in clothing look great in a painting. -Make sure the top of the head is not cut off, if its only slightly cut off that's fine, I can edit it. -Looking away from the camera, and looking towards the other subject (ie, mother looking at child) evokes a more loving vibe. -Remove accessories such as pacifiers /dummies, hats, sunglasses.