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The guide

Answers to questions we often get, written the way we would explain them at the kitchen table. About photos that do and do not work, gifts for a new home, a farewell or a birth, and what you are legally allowed to do with AI art.

Sharp, well-lit photo of a person, a good basis for a portrait4 min read

Which photo works best for a portrait or house drawing?

Light, sharpness and distance decide how good your drawing gets. Practical photo tips for a portrait, pet portrait or house drawing, with examples.

Read the article →Couple in their new home with a framed drawing of the house on the wall4 min read

A gift for a new home: ideas that actually stick

Looking for a housewarming gift? Six ideas that outlast a bottle of wine, from a helping hand to something personal for the wall.

Read the article →Colleague hanging a framed portrait on the office wall as a farewell gift5 min read

A farewell gift for a colleague: ideas that actually feel personal

Looking for a farewell gift for a colleague? Six ideas for a departure, new job or retirement, plus practical tips on budget, timing and the card.

Read the article →Mother holding a newborn in the nursery, with a line drawing of the baby on the wall5 min read

A lasting newborn gift: ideas that stay around for years

Onesies are outgrown in three months. Six lasting newborn gifts for a boy or girl, from a birth portrait to a tree, with practical tips.

Read the article →Framed pet portrait on the wall, made from someone's own photo5 min read

AI art and copyright: what can you do with a drawing of your own photo?

Can you print, gift or commercially use an AI drawing of your own photo? The rules in plain language, honest about what is still unsettled.

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