Turn treasured old photos of parents and grandparents into personal oil-style portraits. Discover three artistic styles and create a free preview.
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Practical advice on choosing photos, reviewing your portrait and finding the right print for your home.
Photo preparation
How to Choose the Best Photo for a Pet Portrait
Choose a pet portrait reference with clear eyes, familiar expression and visible markings. Practical photo tips for dogs, cats, horses and older photographs.
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Print & framing guides
Canvas vs Fine Art Paper: Which Is Better for Your Portrait?
Compare canvas and fine art paper for a custom portrait: texture, frames, sizes and total display cost, with current Amber Portraits options and US prices.
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Family Portraits from Separate Photos: How to Prepare
Combine separate family photos into one portrait. Choose clear references, compare styles, preview the group and request changes before ordering.
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How to Choose a Photo for a House Portrait
Choose a clear photo of your home, compare useful angles and learn what to check in a house portrait preview before ordering a print or digital file.
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Portrait guides
How to Turn a Photo into an Oil-Style Painting
Turn a photo into an oil-style painting. Learn which photos to use, how to check likeness, and when to choose canvas, fine art paper or a digital file.
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How your Amber portrait is made: canvas, fine art paper and frames
Explore the canvas, 200 gsm fine art paper and optional wooden frames behind an Amber portrait, with details on printing, production and care.
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What Size Portrait Should I Order? A Print Size Guide
Compare portrait print sizes, measure your wall and allow for a frame. See 12 × 16, 18 × 24 and 24 × 32 inch options alongside the regional metric sizes.
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How to Print a Digital Portrait: Size, Resolution and Paper
Print a digital portrait with the right file, aspect ratio and resolution. Learn PPI calculations, cropping checks and what to ask a print shop before ordering.
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A father’s winter fairytale gift, made from one photo of his daughter. Learn which photo to choose, what the Ice Princess style changes and how to review her preview.
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