1. FILM: Only use 35mm film. 400 speed works best. 100 or 200 speed may require the use of a tripod to be steady. No matter what angle you take your pictures, always fill the frame up with your vehicle. Don’t cut off portions of your vehicle, keep it centered. Send 3 x 5 to 8 x 10 prints only. Please do not send us slides, instant camera prints, negatives, or e-mail photos.

Digital Photos: We now accept digital photos, only saved on a CD. Please note:
You must use a digital camera with 3.0 or higher megapixels. All photos must be taken and saved at the highest resolution and quality your camera has to offer. Use standard optical focal length. Do not use Digital Zoom, it will render your photos to coarse. Save your photos in both standard and TIFF formats (tiff preferred), on a CD as they were originally taken, do not use any photo touch up programs to alter the photos.

2. LOCATION: Always choose a natural setting, free of obstacles, people, trash or other vehicles. A park or vacant lot works best.

3. LIGHTING: Always carefully take the time to view your picture before you take it. What you see in your lens is generally what you get in your photo. Always have the sun behind you. Try taking pictures closer to dawn or dusk. Make sure your vehicle is not in shadow or poor lighting. Position yourself so you don’t reflect into the picture.

4. PICTURE ANGLES: Use the entire roll of film. Take enough angled shots so you have a wide range to choose from. Turn your front wheels slightly to show your rims. Take 3/4 front view, 3/4 rear view, full side, rear & front view, interiors, engine compartments, driver/owner photos, & restoration photos. Watch out for too much sun glare, don’t be afraid to move your vehicle to different angles to limit the amount of sun glare. Always take pictures of the drivers side this is the Show Side.

5. MOTORCYCLES: Generally have lots of chrome, so watch out for too much sparkle effect or reflections of yourself in the picture. Take plenty of angled shots, overhead views, and close up shots of your engine. Always position your front wheel either straight, or slightly turned towards you. Low tripod shots work well with bikes from ground level.

6: Label the back of each photo with your name & phone No. Also label your 1st choice photo, 2nd choice, 3rd & 4th. Your 1st choice will be the Main Photo in your layout. (Main Photo being the Largest Photo in your sign) Place a sheet of paper between all photos to stop ink transfer to other photos. Digital CD photos, name
each file in the same matter.

6. PHOTO EDITING: $25.00 Per Sign Photo Editing consists of the following:
A: !st Choice Photo Changes ONLY: (This is your Main, Largest Photo) Full Background Removal, leaving your vehicle in silhouette with an all white background.

B: Place your vehicle, from your Main Photo, in a Scenic Background with an Artistic Border around the photo. (See Sample Layouts & Backgrounds Borders Pages)

2nd, 3rd, and 4th Choice Photo Changes: You can also ADD an Artistic Border around each of the remaining photos on your sign. (See Sample Layouts & Backgrounds & Borders Pages)

Please Note: Depending on how many photos you choose for your Show Sign, (Maximum amount is Four) We sometimes have to do a partial removal of backgrounds to organize the Photos in the Layout you have picked from our Layouts Page. There is No Charge for this service.