Before adding images to the database, we recommend that everyone familiarizes themselves with our guidelines for each type of image. Arist profile and thumbnail images are preferred to be 1:1 orientation (square) or if not possible a portrait. Minimum width is 900px. Group profile photos should be landscape 16:9 preferred with a minium width of 900px.
Artist page thumbnails should be cropped to shoulder or chest length and above with no empty space or text.
1) Avoid extra small images / low quality
Adding images can be intimidating at first but the most important details are: selecting good quality images & editing images without destroying them. Find images that are at least as big as the minimum resolution required. (remember you'll be removing unnecessary empty space and text)
2) Understanding your editing software
You can use whichever image software (e.g. Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET) or online tool you prefer. The most important thing is to learn how to use it.
Crop images so there isn't any empty white space above or below the image. Text should not be visible and the person in the photo should be center with the frame.
3) Keep it simple
There is no need to add your own color tones, special effects.