Due to the production process, some
photos may have a slight color shift and may appear grainy and blurry.
Photos always become blurrier so do not send us grainy or blurry or low
resolution digital prints /files and expect great results. All attempts are
made to ensure the highest quality in reproduction. Here are some tips to
help you send the best possible photos for the best possible results:
1. Pick a nice location; a park, your front or back yard, a beautiful
natural setting or a vacant lot. Make sure the area is clean of dirt, oil
stains and trash. Park on one surface (not half on the grass and the other
on pavement.) Preferably, take all photos in the same lighting and area.
2. Use the best film & camera possible. 35mm film or a
3 Mega
pixel or larger digital camera at the highest setting. Take an
extra camera, even a disposable one, and take a backup roll just in case
your first roll looks awful. Get up close. Fill the frame of your photo with
your vehicle. Don't send photos that crop off any part of your vehicle.
Send us digital files on a CD or 3x5 to 8 x10 (preferably glossy
paper) 35mm prints, no low resolution digital prints/files.
3. Make sure your vehicle is lit properly. Always have the sun to
your back and make sure your vehicle isn't in shadow or poor lighting.
Sunlight diffused by the clouds or lighting closer to dusk or dawn may work
well.
4. Take the best angle of your vehicle. Turn your front wheels so you
can see the rims rather than the tires. Make sure your tire treads are clean
of any leaves, grass, & mud. Remove all paper, stickers, etc. from window
areas. Check for unsightly reflections or shadows on your vehicle such as;
parking lines, trees, houses, other vehicles, the photo crew, etc...
5. Be creative. Send us back end, front end, engine compartments,
interiors, driver or owner photos, restoration photos, vanity plate
close-ups, build sheets, etc... If you intend to use the Flag option, make
sure you send a photo that looks like your vehicle is busting through a
flag.
6. Minor touch-ups or removal of small objects from your photo(s) can
be done if you make a note on a separate sheet of paper. If you want us to
perform miracles you should think of taking that photo over. And, no we can
not drop your vehicle into another background!
7. Have us silhouette your vehicle out of the background (on all
photo layouts except & Show Board layout 8.) This leaves your vehicle with
an all white background. If you'd like this option, check the box that says
"remove all my backgrounds" on the order form.
8. Label all photos with your name and phone number. Also which photo
is closest to your actual color, which is the main photo or number your
choices and have us pick. Also, if ordering trading cards with back photos,
label them "Front" or "Back".
Make sure you place a sheet of paper
between each photo so the ink doesn't transfer onto other photos. |
