Family Photo Reference Checklist

Planning a family portrait from separate photos? Send this list to every relative, then tick each item as the photos come in. Progress is saved only in your browser.

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Decide who is in the pictureWrite the list first, including pets. Large groups are harder to review, so start with the core family. See multi-generational portrait ideas for grandparents-to-grandkids groups.

Pick the sceneStudio, outdoors or a holiday living room. Agree on it before collecting photos so people know what to expect. Browse family photo scenes.

Ask for one recent, front-facing photo eachGood daylight, no filters, no sunglasses. One person per photo.

Check face sizeFaces should be at least about 200 pixels tall. Zoom in: if the eyes look blurry, ask for another photo. The how-it-works guide explains why.

Get a pet photo at eye levelShow markings clearly; a calm moment beats a perfect pose. More in pet portraits with the family.

Confirm permissionEveryone in the picture should agree to their photo being used, and a guardian should agree for children.

Read the privacy details of the tool you useKnow where uploads go and how long they are kept. Example: AI photo generator privacy explained.

Review every face before sharingCompare each person with the original, redo anyone who looks off, and label the result as AI-generated.

Next step

Once the photos are in, a family photo maker such as VibePico can combine them into one portrait. For couples there is a dedicated couple photo generator from two photos.