My Creations
          Custom Photo Cards for all your special occasions.

Andrea Lyne Photography

 



Photo announcement cards include birth announcements, Sweet 16, communion, confirmation, wedding, graduation, retirement, marriage, party invitations, Christmas, New Years, Valentines Day and other holidays.

Each custom lustre finished photo announcement and invitation is created using a variety of your favorite digital camera or traditional photos.  These are high quality lustre finished flat photo cards that are fingerprint resistant.  Folded photo cards are also available for an additional cost.
Your photos are digitally enhanced and artistically combined with your wording to create a beautiful collection 
of type, photos and backgrounds that I am sure you will love.  My designs are not templates, each design is made by me from scratch.  There are several designs featured on this site that you can choose from but keep in mind I can also create something custom once I relieve your photos.

I create these photo cards using your favorite high resolution digital camera images, traditional prints, or professional photos.

Once I have your photos I will electronically retouch them.  I can  minimize wrinkles, remove red eye, brighten, etc.    Then I will crop and combine your photos with your wording and design layout.   I will use my best judgment on creating a custom design using your pictures and font.  I will email  your proof to you for review.  During this time you can take the  opportunity to make any changes before approving your proof.  Once I receive an approval from you I will begin printing.  Please make sure there are NO mistakes and that you reviewed your proof several times.  Please do not be in a rush to approve your proof, many times this is when mistakes are overlooked.  Errors not caught on the proof are the responsibility of the customers.   Orders that need to be reprinted because of errors will have a re-printing fee.

You can choose a design from my website or leave the design up to me.  Always take photos at the highest resolution setting your camera allows.
High resolution digital images are preferred but scanned pictures are accepted.  I scan them for you at no charge. 
Professionally taken photos are accepted with a signed copyright release. 
Please do not crop or edit your photos in any way.  I will do all the editing for you.  Please make sure your images are in jpg. format.
Photo Tips

Always take photos at the highest resolution setting your camera allows.

Wear colorful clothing. White or very light colored clothing will tend to wash out the face.  Light colored backgrounds are the best. Please avoid black or very dark backgrounds (especially behind the head).  Take photos outside or near a sunny window. Sunset is a great time.  Avoid taking photos indoors at night with your flash--this will create harsh, dark backgrounds and unnatural skin tones. Natural light is always the most flattering.

On sunny days, use your flash.  Using a flash outdoors can soften  shadows in people pictures, such as those cast by the bill of a cap.
 
Most digital cameras have a delay and especially with children you don't always get the shot you  want.  The solution to that is frame your subject, press the shutter button half way down, you will feel the camera  focus and make its settings. Then wait, leaving pressure on the button.  When you have the right moment, press the button all the way down and take the picture.  Try this technique and you will capture the picture you want.
 
Contact me at
andrea@mycreations2.com


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