Notes on Photos
Photo Permissions
We cannot create a card for you
without the expressed permission of your photographer
to use their images. Although you may
have paid a Sitting Fee and purchased photographic prints
from that "sitting", your photographer owns the copyrights
to those images. That right is their sole source of income. You will need to obtain permission from your professional
photographer to reproduce their photos in your cards. You
may need to pay your photographer an additional fee for the
Usage Rights to create cards with their images.
We give credit to all
professional photography. Digital artwork created by Cards Creative is solely owned by
Cards Creative.
Photo Orientation
Both your cover and interior images must have the same
orientation (ie: both vertical or both horizontal).
Paper Images
Glossy paper reprints or
negatives work best. Original photos and negatives will be
returned with order.
Digital Images
Cameras of 4 megapixals or higher, set to their highest
resolution or quality, and saved as an uncompressed JPG
files work great. TIFF and camera RAW files work best and
can be sent as well.
Photo Tips
Lighting
Try to Use Natural or Soft Lighting. Flashes tend
to flatten the image and create harsh shadows. Light your
subjects gently from the side, using natural lighting such
as windows.
Backgrounds
Noisy Backgrounds Distract from the Subject.
Whenever possible, try to keep your backgrounds visually
simple. If you are shooting with a 35mm SLR camera, try to
use an "f-stop" of 3.8 or smaller. This will cause your
subject to be "in focus", while blurring the background and
drawing greater attention to your subject.
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