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Add your child’s photos

Updated 17 August 2026

Your child’s photos are what let the book star them by name and face. A few good ones is all it takes.

What works best

  • Three to five clear, well-lit photos of the child’s face.
  • A mix of angles helps — straight on, and a little to each side.
  • Phone photos are fine. Avoid heavy filters, sunglasses, or busy backgrounds.

What happens to them

Photos are used only to build your book’s character references, never to train AI models. You can delete them at any time, and finished books are private by default.

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