Now that your photos are scanned to digital
and safely stored on a CD or DVD, here
are some pointers to keep in mind...

1.        Store a back-up copy of the disc in a safe location-preferably in a cool, dry place away from direct
sunlight. Remember, technology changes constantly. In the future, as alternate storage media becomes
more available and cost-effective, you may consider storing copies of your digital images on media such as
memory cards, portable Flash drives, or portable hard drives, etc.

2.        With your images in digital format, you can make prints at home on the computer, or you can use the
self-serve kiosks at local retailers (Meijer, Sam’s Club, etc.). Enjoy sharing your favorite photos in new
creative ways like photo books, collages, greeting cards, and slide shows.

3.        When making prints and enlargements of your digital images, consider the size of the original. If you
try to increase the size too much, the image may appear soft or blurry. Generally, scanned photos do not
enlarge as well as digital photos captured at high resolution.

4.        Aspect Ratio is the relationship of an image's width to height, or its proportions. If a print is made with
a different Aspect Ratio than the original, then some of the photo will be trimmed to fit the new Aspect Ratio.  
Most home computers come bundled with basic photo software that includes a cropping tool to adjust the
Aspect Ratio prior to printing.

5.        If you edit your images on the computer, always save your changes using the highest quality setting
possible. The JPEG format compresses the file every time it is saved. This means you lose data and the file
becomes smaller. Minimize compression by keeping quality high. The only time you may want to consider
using smaller files is when posting photos on the internet.

6.        If you have an issue and you are not sure how to proceed, We may be able to help. Let us know.
Copyright © 2009 West Michigan Photo Ops. All rights reserved.
Click HERE for tips to consider BEFORE
you take the photo- from the digital
imaging experts at HP.