Use a steady hand or tripod to assure no movement which would cause the photo to be out of focus.

Watch for items that could create a glare (windshield, chrome bumpers, badges, etc.).

Polaroid photos are NOT acceptable because they will not give clear, crisp results. Also, glossy photos yield better results than matte finish photos.

Digital images of greater than 300 dpi are acceptable and can be emailed to: photos@munici-card.com.

Think about the background of the photo. Don't put a green truck in front of a lot of grass or trees!

DO NOT CUT THE PHOTOS. We will make any necessary adjustments when we scan the photos into our computer system.

Take the photo as close as you can to fill the frame, but try to leave a 1/2" border on all sides.

Make sure your garage doors are CLOSED if you are positioning your vehicle in front of the doors.

Don't put other vehicles behind the one you are photographing.

Try to use a plain background such as trees, a brick building with no windows, etc.

Use a minimum shutter speed of 1/60th of a second. A properly lit subject will allow a shutter speed of 1/125th of a second.

Film speed should be 200 or less. 400 speed film (or higher) will result in a "grainy" photo.

If you are using a flash, if possible, you should use a camera with "red eye" reduction.

When taking photos outdoors, be aware of the position of the sun. The sun should be at your back to reduce glare and shadows. Vehicles in direct sun will have brighter colors than a vehicle in shade.

A group picture of more than 5 or 6 people is not recommended. All pictures are reduced to 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" for the Munici-card and it may be difficult to identify faces in group photos.