# Initial Photos Tips and Best Practices

### **Choose and Prepare Your Photo** 

You have options for your photo source:

* **Use a photo from previous photoshoots**
* **Upload a photo of yourself (or another model) wearing the product**

When selecting or uploading a photo, ensure:

* The **product is clearly visible** without any accessories or hair obscuring it.
* The photo is **well-lit** for optimal quality.

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Don’t worry if parts of the **model or yourself** are visible that you’d prefer to adjust. With **hippist AI**, you’ll have the flexibility to change or customize any areas as needed.
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**Technical Requirements**: Ensure that the photo's longest side does not exceed 2048 pixels, and the file format must be JPEG or PNG.

🔗 [How to resize you photos (external link)](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-resize-an-image/)
{% endhint %}

## **Samples**

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**A cropped necklace on someone:**

AI can't accurately recreate the missing parts of your product. Ensure the necklace is fully visible and not cropped in the uploaded photos.

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**A sweater on a white background:**

It’s important to upload photos of products worn on a human model. This helps AI represent the product’s size and fit accurately. Avoid flat lay or cut-out images.

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**A necklace on a white background:**

Necklaces should be worn on a real person for accurate results. Avoid using standalone product images on plain backgrounds.

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**A product on a white background:**

It’s important to upload photos of products worn on a human model. This helps AI represent the product’s size and fit accurately. Avoid flat lay or cut-out images.

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**Earrings on a white background:**

Earrings should be shown on a real model for accurate representation. Avoid using standalone product photos on plain backgrounds.

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**Sunglasses on a white background:**

Sunglasses should be shown on a model’s face. AI cannot fully replicate fit or style from plain product photos.

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**Accessory on a white background:**

Accessories should be displayed on a model—whether in hair, hands, or clothing. This provides the AI with essential context for realistic visuals.

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**A blurry photo:**

The product or photo should not be blurred. Ensure the photo is clear and focused on the product. AI cannot clarify blurry images.

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**Cropped fingers in a photo:**

Cropped fingers may not be accurately completed by AI. Upload full images to avoid issues.

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**A dark photo:**

Avoid photos taken in darkness, dim light, or with shadows. Use well-lit photos to achieve the best results.

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**A photo with a mixed background:**

Use plain and simple backgrounds. This helps AI interpret the image correctly and maintain focus on the product.

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**A product touching clothing:**

Model or color changes cannot be applied where the product contacts clothing. Ensure the area around the product remains unchanged.

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**A distant photo:**

Photos taken from far away may not produce accurate results. Upload close-up images for better outcomes.

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**A necklace touching clothing:**

The product should not touch the clothing. When brushing near the necklace, changes in clothing may damage or distort the product’s appearance.

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**A person wearing glasses:**

If the glasses on the model are not intended to appear in the final photo, please ensure the uploaded image is taken without glasses.

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## Tips

* **Clear and Bright Lighting**: Ensure the product is well-lit in a bright environment. Avoid shadows on the product and do not shoot in dim, yellowish indoor lighting.
* **Plain Background**: Use a simple, solid-colored background for the product photo.
* **Full Product Visibility**: The product should be fully visible on the model; AI will not complete any missing parts.
* **Close-Up Shots**: Take close-up shots to capture facial details clearly, ensuring the model's face appears well-defined.
* **No Accessories Covering Face**: Avoid hats or sunglasses on the model. Eyes should be clearly visible.
* **No Overlapping Elements**: Ensure that hair, clothing, or other accessories do not overlap or cover any part of the product.
* **Skin Tone Consistency for Jewelry**: For jewelry, select a model with a skin tone that closely matches the desired output. For example, avoid using a model with light skin if the AI output is meant to showcase the product on a darker-skinned model.
* **Earring Position**: Decide on the angle for earrings in advance (profile or frontal view) as AI will replicate the given angle.
* **Color Matching for Bags**: When taking photos with bags, the model's clothing near the bag should match the intended output colors. For example, if the bag is against dark pants, avoid choosing a very light-colored bottom for the AI output.
* **Rings and Hands**: For rings, ensure the model's fingers are close together, and the hand is fully visible within the frame without being cropped.


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