Diamond Painting Guide — Custom Photo Tips

Q1: What kind of photos work best?

Photos with soft light, clear outlines, and simple backgrounds turn into the prettiest custom paintings. If the main subject is easy to see, diamonds will tell the story well.

• Outdoors works beautifully — daylight is gentle on details.
• Neutral backgrounds make the person or pet stand out.
• Avoid heavy filters — diamonds don’t understand Instagram edits.

Q2: How clear does the photo need to be?

Clear enough to see eyes, nose, and outlines without guessing. It doesn’t need to be studio quality — just not blurry or pixelated.

Soft advice: If you zoom in and can’t see the eyes clearly, the diamond version won’t show them either.

Q3: How about pets?

Pets look amazing in diamond art. The key is light — soft light brings out fur and eyes beautifully.

• Close-up faces work best.
• Dark pets against dark backgrounds are tricky — lighter is safer.
• Side profiles work, but straight-on eyes sparkle the most.

Q4: Should I remove busy backgrounds?

If the background has too many tiny objects, the final painting might feel noisy. A quiet background lets the person or pet shine.

Many crafters softly blur the background before ordering — not required, just calmer.

Q5: How big should the canvas be?

Small sizes are fine for landscapes or simple scenes. But for faces — especially kids, weddings, or memorial photos — bigger is kinder.

• One face: 30x40cm minimum
• Two people: 40x50cm or more
• Family or pets + people: 50x70cm and above

Veteran truth: No one ever complains that a portrait was “too detailed.”

Q6: Can I use screenshots or social media photos?

You can — but only if the image is clear and not compressed. Many social apps shrink photos, so the diamond version loses detail.

If possible, send the original photo from the phone gallery — it makes a huge difference.

Q7: Can two or three people fit in one painting?

Yes, just remember: the more faces, the bigger the canvas should be. Tiny diamonds can’t show tiny expressions.

Soft guideline: if the faces look smaller than your thumbnail in the photo, go a size up.

Q8: What if the photo isn’t perfect?

That’s okay. Some of the most beautiful custom paintings come from everyday, imperfect photos — a blurry pet, a grainy childhood picture, a moment captured in a rush.

If the memory matters, the diamonds will do their best.

Tiny veteran secrets

• Photos with soft shadows are kinder than harsh flash.
• Red eyes and heavy filters don’t translate well — natural light wins.
• Pets with shiny eyes make magical diamond paintings.
• Weddings, grandparents, pets, memorial moments — custom art holds them gently.
• If choosing between “perfect” and “emotional,” choose emotional — diamond art feels like memory, not photography.

Making a custom painting isn’t about pixels — it’s about holding on to someone a little longer.

Quick summary

• Clear faces, soft light, simple backgrounds.
• The more people, the bigger the canvas.
• Pets shine in close-ups with bright eyes.
• Original photos beat screenshots.
• Emotion matters more than perfection.

Custom diamond art is not just a craft — it’s a quiet way to keep a moment warm.