Which Photos Make the Best Coloring Pages? 7 Tips
Updated October 28, 2026
The photo you start with matters more than any setting. These seven tips come from looking at thousands of photos turned into pages.
- Good light: daylight from the front or side. Dark photos lose detail.
- Get close: the person or pet should fill most of the photo.
- Simple background: a wall, the sky or grass. Busy backgrounds become busy pages.
- One to three subjects: in big group photos, faces get too small.
- Sharp focus: blurry photos give wobbly lines.
- Faces toward the camera: eyes and smiles make the page come alive.
- Not too much contrast: very bright highlights and deep shadows can hide edges.
Not sure which one to use? Try two or three photos: previews are free.