To ensure your portrait looks great in print, please follow these requirements:
1. Resolution & Size
- High-resolution Only: Minimum 300 DPI (dots per inch).
- Image Dimensions: At least 8 x 10 inches (2400 x 3000 pixels).
- File Size: Typically 1–5 MB (JPEG or PNG).
2. Orientation
- Vertical (portrait) orientation is preferred for cover consideration.
- Horizontal shots are acceptable for inside pages, as well as to pair with the online article.
3. Background
- Clean, uncluttered background, such as a solid color or simple office or nature setting.
- Avoid busy patterns, harsh shadows, or distracting objects.
4. Lighting
- Use natural light or soft, even lighting.
- Avoid harsh overhead lights or strong backlighting.
- No heavy filters or color effects.
5. Framing
- Subject should be centered, with head and shoulders visible.
- Leave some space above the head and on the two sides for cropping flexibility.
- Avoid extreme close-ups or full-body shots unless requested.
6. Attire
- Professional or business casual.
- Avoid logos or text unrelated to your business, or overly bright/neon colors that can clash in print.
7. File Format & Naming
- Save in JPEG or PNG format.
- Name file with your name and company name (ex: first name last name_company)
8. Delivery
- Send via email as an attachment or cloud link (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.). If the latter, please set permissions so we can access the images.
- Do not embed in Word documents or PDFs.
