Portrait photo selection
Portraits work best when the face is evenly lit and the expression feels natural. Heavy shadows can make the result less readable.
For "How to prepare portraits so faces stay clear", the image should make sense before any annotation is added. If it looks confusing as a small preview, choose a simpler frame, add more light, or leave more open space before generating.
Writing a note that fits the photo
Leave space around the person so handwritten notes do not cover the face. A little background can make the image feel more like a card.
A good Scribly line should feel attached to this specific portrait photo. If the wording could fit dozens of unrelated images, make it more concrete by naming the mood, action, season, object, or relationship shown in the scene.
Before saving or sharing
Confirm that everyone in the photo would be comfortable with the result before sharing it publicly.
Before saving or sharing, check that the subject is still readable, the note does not cover the important part, and private details stay out of the frame.
Match the wording to the expression
Portrait annotations feel natural when the words match the expression. A bright smile can carry a lighter line; a quiet seated portrait usually needs a calmer sentence. Start with the person's mood before choosing the note.
If more than one person appears in the frame, review the image as if each person will see it later. A result that looks good to you can still be uncomfortable for someone else, especially if it will be posted publicly.