Send by Post
If you prefer to send your original paper photos by post then please e-mail me first to see if I can meet your deadline. My postal address can be found on my Contact Page.

If your original photos are precious then you may wish to make a copy or send them by Registered Mail when posting them.

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1. Take a close-up digital photo with a digital camera (not ideal) >...
2. Scan your paper photos with a scanner (recommended) >...
3. Take your paper photos to a camera or printing shop >...

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1. Taking a close-up digital photo

If your camera has a macro setting you may be able to take a digital photo of your paper photo. (This option doesn't always produce good results)

• Set you camera resolution (Picture size / Quality) to a medium / high setting and Macro Setting On.
  
  
• Ensure your flash is turned off and set up your photos in a well-lit area on a flat surface.
  
  
• With a steady hand take your photo directly above your paper photo. If a reflection is visible in the photo then you may have to move slightly to one side to take the photo.
  
  
• You are now ready to attach your digital photo to an e-mail >...

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2. Scan your paper photos

If you have a scanner at home or work you could scan your paper photos and save them in jpeg format as digital photos.

Follow your scanner guidelines:

• Set the resolution to approximately 200 ppi or 200 dpi or more.
  Higher resolution will mean better quality.
  Lower resolution means a smaller file size quicker for e-mailing.
  
  
• Scan the photo.
  
  
• Click Save As, give the picture a new file name, and save it in JPEG format.
  
  
• Click OK.
  
  
• You are now ready to attach your digital photo to an e-mail >...

Tip: Many employers now have scanning / printing facilities which may be available for private use by staff for free or at a reduced cost.

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