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Choose a story direction

Who this story celebrates

Tell us about the main hero of the book. Right now every book stars a child as the hero — you can add parents, grandparents, siblings, and pets as co-heroes and family below. Adult-led hero stories are coming soon and are on a short preview hold.

Character details

Tell us a few visible details so the art feels more like the hero.

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People, pets, and family details

Add co-heroes, family members, gift recipients, or pets for the story text and scene notes. Everyone here can be part of the adventure — not just background characters. Human family members need their own still reference photo before payment; pet photos stay optional.

Add a photo when you're ready

We use the photo as a reference for AI-assisted illustration, then hand-review the proof before anything prints.

No photo yet? Start now and add a photo later before you place the order. Large phone photos are automatically reduced when we can.

What your proof includes

Example reference photo used for a personalized book
Uploaded photo
Example storybook illustration created from the uploaded photo
Illustration proof

Uploaded photo → storybook illustration · hand-reviewed before print

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Upload picture

Drag & drop · JPG/PNG/WebP/HEIC

🔒 Photos processed securely · Never used to train AI · Add it later if you need to

🎟️ Promo code? Have a promo code? You will enter it on the secure Stripe payment page (the next step) — type the code and tap Apply before paying so the discount shows in your total. If the discount does not appear before payment, stop and email support@herostorybooks.com instead of paying full price.

Optional — guided photos for best likeness

Add still reference photos for your child

Use camera or upload photos so we can illustrate your child as the hero of the story.

Still reference photos only — never video. You can retake, remove, or upload a different photo before checkout.

We only upload the still photos you approve — never video. These are temporary reference photos for your book. We do not sell them or use them to train our own models; trusted providers may temporarily process them to create and secure your order. Want them removed? Email support@herostorybooks.com.

Camera stays local until you take and approve still photos.
Still photos onlyParent-approvedNever video

Step 1 of 5: Look straight

Face the camera with soft, even light.

0/5 approved stills captured

Choose your format

Where should we send everything?

We'll send your confirmation, delivery updates, and any preview approval steps here.

✨ Print books include a digital preview first, so you can approve everything before it prints.