What is the “floating head” effect, and how can I avoid it?

Ah, the infamous “floating head” phenomenon. This occurs when the neck of the subject is obscured in your photo, whether due to a shadow or camera angle. As we can only recreate what is visible, there may be an empty space in the resulting 3D engraving where the neck would typically be, giving the appearance of the subject’s head floating above their body.

Most of the time, this empty space is only visible from a few specific angles, so it’s generally nothing to worry about. However, it’s wise to carefully inspect the photos you plan to upload, ensuring that lighting or camera angles don’t obscure crucial details of the subject’s face or body. If you’re unsure about your photo, let us take a look before you upload it. You can send it to us at info@teddyandfinn.com.