Family group photo composition
Add a Deceased Person to a Family Photo
Bring a missing family member into a group photograph with attention to spacing, height, eye line, and the relationships already visible in the frame.
Prepare the family photo merge
Choose the family group photograph and a separate portrait of the person you want to include.
Select photos only if you want to preview the workflow.
Files stay in this browser preview. Nothing is uploaded or generated in phase 1.
Composition, not cut-and-paste
Make the group spacing feel intentional
Family photos are difficult when every gap already belongs to an interaction. An open edge may work better than inserting someone between linked arms.
Height alone cannot determine scale; distance, foot position, head size, sharpness, and shadow must agree with nearby relatives.
Before you choose
Choose family photos with reliable references
Avoid groups packed tightly across the frame.
Match camera height and standing or seated pose.
Look for open floor or background space.
Compare light direction on faces.
Three decisions
Plan the family group placement
- 01
Map existing relationships
Notice linked arms, children, seated relatives, and family subgroups before choosing a gap.
- 02
Use nearby people for scale
Compare head size, shoulder height, and distance from the camera.
- 03
Preserve the group outline
Keep the silhouette balanced instead of extending one side without support.
Avoid the pasted-sticker effect
A much sharper person, opposite lighting, or missing contact shadow will look separate even with a clean cutout.
Old portraits may need grain, contrast, and color matching while keeping the face recognizable.
Related use cases
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Straight answers
Questions before you choose photos
Can I add a deceased relative to a large family photo?
Yes, but crowded groups leave fewer credible positions. An open edge or seated gap is easier.
How do I make the person the right size?
Use head size, shoulder height, camera distance, and floor plane together.
Can I use a black-and-white portrait?
Yes, but restoration and color treatment may be needed for a modern color group photo.
Is family photo generation available?
Not yet. The local preview works while the create-photo action remains disabled.
Start with the two photos you already have
Preview the source-photo workflow now. Generation will only be enabled after the editing pipeline is connected and tested.
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