How to take the perfect portrait photo for SVG templates?
For the best results, the photo should be taken in 4:3 format. Here are some tips to create optimal photos for conversion into SVG templates.
1. Lighting
Use even, soft lighting, such as daylight or diffused artificial light, to avoid harsh shadows. Make sure the face is evenly lit from the front. Avoid direct sunlight and backlighting.
Positive Example
The face is evenly lit, and there are no harsh shadows.
Negative Example
There are harsh shadows on the face, which worsens the result.
2. Background
The most important factor when choosing a background is that no other people are in the picture. People in the background make it extremely difficult to cleanly remove the background. Instead, choose a simple background to clearly highlight the subject and make editing easier.
Negative Example
People and a busy background make it difficult to isolate the face and remove the background cleanly. This significantly affects the result.
3. Position
The face should be facing the camera directly, placed centrally in the image, and well-lit. Ideally, photograph down to the shoulders.
Positive Example
The face is facing the camera directly, the head is centered in the image, and it is well-lit.
Negative Example
The face is angled and asymmetrical to the camera, making it difficult to convert into an SVG template.
4. Sharpness and Resolution
Ensure high resolution and sharp contours. Use the 4:3 format to frame the image ideally and make sure all important details are captured. Avoid blurry images to achieve a good result.
Positive Example
The image is sharp and high-resolution, and the contours of the face are clearly visible.
Negative Example
The image is blurry and shaky, causing details to be lost and negatively affecting the result.
5. Hair and Clothing
Choose simple hairstyles and plain, unobtrusive clothing without striking patterns or textures to make it easier to convert the image into an SVG template.
Negative Example
Complex hairstyle and clothing with striking patterns and textures, which create unnecessary details and lines that make conversion difficult.
