Choosing a Photo or Art Image for your signage or dedication plaque

When selecting a photo to be engraved, keep in mind some simple rules to guarantee the finest duplication possible. Though poor photos can be manipulated to some degree in our software, it is recommended that you follow these simple rules to avoid unsatisfactory results.

Whenever possible, choose a photo that is sharp and in focus. Blurry or out of focus pictures will result in a poor reproductions.

Never select washed out photos with little or no contrast. Photos with high contrast will allow for best results.

Since we use digital technology for reproduction, our preferred media are digital files. We suggest never sending original, one-of-a-kind photos. GetPlaques.com will not be responsible for lost or damaged photos. Photos taken from a digital camera or scanned from the original are ideal.

Tips for Scanning Photos

Correct scanning of your selected photo is integral to the quality of your finished plaque. Read these tips before you get started.

1. Always scan the image in color mode. Color images will create more contrast than scanning in grayscale mode.
2. Crop out the unnecessary areas of the photo. This will reduce your file size. This is recommended if you are going to e-mail your photo to us.
3. Select the correct resolution. Once the area of the photo is selected, you can adjust your size and the resolution of your photo. Select a minimum resolution of 200dpi with a maximum of 300 dpi. Adjust your size (scale) of your photo if needed at this time. A size of 2” x 3” will be sufficient, either in a horizontal or vertical format.
4. If possible save as a TIFF file. Other formats can be engraved but TIFF files are preferred. If saving in something other than a TIFF format please call our art department to see what formats are acceptable.

Once your photo is scanned, you can send it to us in a variety of ways. To save time and expense, e-mailing your photo is the preferred choice. If this is not possible, copy the file to a disk or burn to CD and mail to us at: GetPlaques.com 99 2nd Ave SW #2G Carmel In 46032. Send attention:  Art Department and mark on envelope: PHOTO. Our email address is info@getplaques.com. Feel free to call us at 317-833-5717 for directions.

 

Design Ideas:

Layout
Traditional
Photo Collage

Shapes
Unique Plaques
Circle
Custom
Portrait
Landscape

Color
Bronze
Color
Aluminum

Contact Us
Free Quotes
Free Layouts

Dedicaition

Parks
Hospitals
Universities
Religious
Buildings
Rooms
Historic Sites
Stadium

Recognition

Eagle Scout
Police
Sports
Honor
Firemen

Gift Ideas

Family Portraits
Engraved Poems
Wedding Photos
Baby Photos
Retirement
Anniversary

Business

Awards
Signs
Retirement

Home & Garden

Garden
Address Plaques
Family Crests

Pets
Products
Medallions
Plaques
Memorials
Urns

Military
Military
Medallions
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
National Guard
Navy

Signage
Donor Walls
Bars
Historic
Historic Signage
Parks
Company
Modern
Small Business

Sports
High School
Golf
Golf Course
Hunting
Coach
Bike
Car

Mounting

Mounting

Home