A great yearbook page lives or dies on its photos. You do not need a camera. You need the original file, good light and a bit of thought.
Send the original, not a copy
Photos sent through messaging apps or screenshots are shrunk and compressed. They look fine on a phone and soft in print. Always send the original file from your camera roll.
Want your yearbook made for you?AerEthos designs every page. Your staff give about an hour in total.
Light and focus
- Face a window, not away from it
- Avoid harsh midday sun and flash in a dark room
- Tap your phone screen on the face to focus
- Hold still, or lean on something
The shots every page wants
- One clear portrait, face visible, nothing covering it
- A few relaxed shots with friends
- An action shot: a match, a trip, a project
- Something that shows your personality
Mistakes that ruin a page
- Photos from social media downloads
- Dark, blurry or heavily filtered images
- Group shots where nobody can be found
- Photos of other people without their consent
For teachers
Use one submission route, not email threads. Give students a clear deadline and a short list of what you need. AerEthos gives every student a portal to upload their own photos, so your inbox stays empty.
