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Photo Tips for Perfect Cake Toppers
A few quick photo choices make personalized cake toppers look sharper and print cleanly at home.
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Use bright, natural light
Good light keeps faces clear and colors accurate.
Face clearly visible
Make sure the full face is easy to see.
No harsh shadows
Even light avoids dark patches.
Avoid backlight
Skip strong lamps or bright windows behind.
Near a window works best
Soft daylight gives the cleanest result.
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Face the camera
Front-facing photos crop cleanly.
Front-facing only
Straight-on photos look best in print.
No side angles
Avoid tilted heads or profile shots.
Eyes visible and open
Clear eyes make the topper feel alive.
Neutral or happy expression
Relaxed faces look more natural.
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One person per photo
Each topper is made from a single portrait.
No group photos
Groups make cropping unpredictable.
No cropped faces
Avoid cutting someone out of a group shot.
Single portrait per topper
One face gives the cleanest result.
Upload multiple photos
Add more images when you need more faces.
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Keep it natural
Natural photos print with the best detail.
No heavy filters
Filters can flatten skin tones.
No sunglasses or hats
Keep eyes and hair visible.
Avoid face-altering apps
Edits can distort the final cutout.
Natural skin tones
True colors print more realistically.
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Frame the head and shoulders
Leave enough room for clean cropping.
Head fully visible
Avoid cutting off hair or forehead.
Shoulders included
Shoulders help the hat sit naturally.
No extreme close-ups
Leave space for trimming.
A little extra space
Give the crop room around the head.
Photo tips FAQs
FAQ
Do I need a professional camera?
No. A clear phone photo with good light works great for printable cake toppers.
Can I use group photos?
Single-person portraits work best, since each topper is cropped from one face.
Should I remove filters?
Yes. Heavy filters can flatten skin tones and reduce print quality.
What photo size is best?
Use the largest, clearest image you have so the crop stays sharp in print.
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