Any Digital Camera of 1.0 Megapixel and up will take great pictures for your ID badges. If you use a modern Digital Camera, take the pictures in a medium quality setting so that the files created won't exceed 1.0 Megapixel in size. Rotate the camera in a 90° angle and centre the individual in the viewfinder to capture a portrait type head and shoulder photograph.

Always pause to consider the location before you start taking photos. Choose a comfortable location with minimal distractions. It's ideal to have your subject seated during the photo shoot allowing them to relax and fall into a natural pose.

Good lighting is essential. When photographing indoors turn on room lights and or use natural sun light when ever possible. Avoid positioning your subject directly under tungsten lighting, this will help minimize shadows being cast upon your subjects face.

When taking pictures the background is important. Light coloured backgrounds such as sky blue backdrops work well and if possible keep the background consistent. Avoid using your cameras digital zoom, simply move closer to the subject for better clarity and minimize blurry photo's by using a tripod.

Photographic Troubleshooting

	Problem: Shadows cast behind subject. Solution: Position subject closer to the wall or backdrop, this will minimize any shadows. Using the camera flash can also help.		Problem: Shadows cast upon subjects face is generally caused by poor lighting conditions. Solution: Turn on room lights or use natural sun light. Using the camera flash can also help.
	Problem: Subject is silhouetted is generally caused by the background being brighter than the foreground. Solution: Avoid positioning subject in front of bright backgrounds. Use a consistent backdrop or wall.		Problem: Subject is too small in the cameras view finder. Solution: Simply move closer to the subject and avoid using the camera zoom when possible.

Sending Your Photographs

● Electronic Mail Photos captured with a digital camera can be saved as the persons Name / Surname preferably in JPEG format then sent as attachments to our e-mail address: info@identifyem.com.au When working with larger files we suggest saving your photos to a CD and sending us the disc. *Remember to save each JPEG photo as the persons Name / Surname

● Passport & 35mm Photos Passport photos can be obtained at your local Chemist or photographic shop. Prices can range from $7 to $12 for a set of 4 passport size photos. You can scan the passport photos and send them to our e-mail address (Refer to electronic mail). Or mail them to our postal address at the top of this page.

On-Site Photo Shoot (Melbourne CBD Area)

YES, we come to your door at a pre-arranged time that is suitable to you to photograph your staff on your premises with a minimum of disruption to the normal running of your business. With our digital camera, you can preview your photographs before going to print. If you don't like the look, we'll take another shot. Resulting in good photographs every time. How's that for service?

Privacy

All information gathered on the web site, phone or email will be only used to conduct business at your request. We don't send unsolicited email, sell or share information with other companies. All information collected (photos, names etc.) will only be used to produce ID badges at your request, it won't be used for any other sales or marketing purposes.