Size:
If your photo is small, approx. 2.5 x 3.75" the photo needs to be enlarged to twice the original size. This needs to be done within the scanning program, before the final scan. Most people make the mistake of scanning the photo, saving it, then trying to enlarge the photo in their photo program. This results in a grainy poor quality photo if you do very much enlarging.

How do you know if you have scanned the photo to a large enough size for my use?
It's simple:
When you view your scanned photo on your monitor and it fills up at least half your screen, the size is perfect for my use! Do not worry that the scanned image is so large because the bigger the view, the closer I can see. It’s easy to reduce the size of a photo but I cannot easily enlarge the size without the photo becoming very fuzzy/blurry.

Scanning Resolution:
Scan at 100 or 150 dpi. I try to keep the resolution good enough so people can print a good quality photo from the web site, so do not scan at resolutions lower than 100 dpi.

Scanning Rules:
Save the photo in .jpg format. No .bmp or .tiff files excepted, please
Do not "edit" the photo, i.e. contrast/brightness, smudging/blending
Do not add text descriptions to the photo.
Do not place the photo in a WORD file to send me. Send only the photo.
Always, always - did I mention the word "always"? crop your pictures BEFORE you do the final scan using the scanner's preview mode. After the quick preview shows up on your screen, crop the image by drawing a box around the area you want scanned. Never scan the white background along with the photo, for three good reason: The scanner's automatic brightness and contrast adjustment will think the white background is part of the picture and will adjust the image quality badly; the image will be much bigger than it has to be, making the resulting file unwieldy and the scan will take a lot longer.
If any of the above instructions are confusing to you, do not worry. Just scan your photo and send it to me and I will tell you know if it is usable or not and try to help you with your scanning process, if needed.

Send your photo to: info@ElizaricaAnderson.com

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SCANNER

You may mail your photos to me and I will return your originals along with your portrait painting ones done. I can offer you references that vouch for my quick turn around time. I know how important your photos are to you, as my father's are to me.
Please contact me before sending your photos so that I will know when to expect them.
It is best if you mail your photos so that they arrive to me during the week. If I am out of town for the weekend I do not want your photos sitting in my mailbox while I am away, it may rain.
Be sure to package your photos so they will not be damaged. I recommend placing the photos in a box. If you use a mailing envelope you should add a layer of cardboard inside the envelope. Write on the envelope "Photos - Do Not Bend".

Contact me for instructions for sending your photos:
Info@ElizaricaAnderson.com

or just mail it to:
Elizarica Luga Anderson
5122 Silver Acres Court
San Jose CA 95138