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Anna Rae is committed to giving you the very best

For that reason, here are some recommendations to help the process go smoothly.

  It is best to choose photos that are closely proportional to the design you will be using.  For example, if you pick a design that has a close-up, it is best not to choose a picture that is a full-body shot.  Also, please send the original photos.  If cropping will be necessary, we will crop the photo for you and place it in the design.

  When choosing which photos to send us, clear and crisp photos work the best in the final announcement.

It might be best to make up a preliminary list of people you would like the announcement sent to. This eliminates the need to order more and paying a second shipping cost.

 

Using Professional Photos

If you are using photos taken by a professional photographer, please send a release form with the photos.  If a release form is not provided, we will be unable to complete your design.

This is the same if someone else, who is not a professional, takes your photos.  While a formal release form is not needed, an email with the person's approval is necessary.

 

Using Your Own Photos
Use a dark or solid background, like a bed sheet or a blanket. Dark colors bring out the subject best, but white is always nice too.  Do not use blankets or clothes that have patterns as they are distracting.

Make sure the time stamp is OFF on your camera.  No one likes distracting numbers in the corner.

Use a high-quality camera, not a cell phone or other cameras.  With a good camera, it's a lot easier to get nice, in-focus, high-quality pictures for your announcement.

Natural lighting is the best lighting. Take pictures during the day.  This way the colors are not diluted or changed in any unnatural way.

Make sure to take and send in a lot of photos. This allows us to find the perfect photo to fit into the announcement.