Photo Tips









Which to Send Us?
35 MM Photo, or a Digital Photo


When ordering an 8" X 10" personal meditation picture either as a single or in one of our packages, you will most likely need to shoot on 35 mm film.

The exception to this is if you own a professional digital camera that has a resolution of four megapixels or more. With a four megapixel camera, you will be able to produce an image that is acceptable for an 8" X 10" photograph.

You will need to shoot with the highest resolution your digital camera offers. This will create a large file. You can then either email it to us or burn it to a CD and mail it. Because of the size of this file and the time (60 minutes plus) it will take to send it from your computer, we recommend mailing a CD.

We also offer environments that do not require you to take a new picture. For these options please see page two of the Mystical Backgrounds page. If you choose one of these backgrounds, pick out an existing picture and send it to us. We will need a picture that is framed from the waist to the top of the head.

Tips for a Good Photograph

  • You can sit on a pad or in a chair. If you are more comfortable sitting in a chair, use a "kitchen chair" or a chair that you don't sink down into. I need to have a clear shot of pants and feet to remove you from your picture and composite you into the new background.
  • If you are a photographer, you can manually set your exposure on the camera, if not, it is better to let the camera do it for you.
  • Hold the camera at eye level or lower with the subject, while standing or kneeling directly in front of the subject.
  • Hold the camera vertically:
  • Frame as tight as you can on the subject.

  • If shooting outside, try not to shoot in the middle of the day in direct sunlight. Instead, shoot in the early morning or late afternoon or evening. If you see hard shadows on the face, you can try shooting in the shade with the flash. Good results can also be achieved shooting indoors with a flash.
  • Most people prefer a picture with their eyes closed and sitting in a meditative state of mind.
  • Take several pictures.
  • The background of the picture is not important since it is going to be replaced, but if you have the option of sitting in front of a single-colored background, it would be helpful.
  • For greater savings and more fun, get together with two or three of your friends, pick the best camera and take each other's pictures. Take several pictures of each person, then each person can pick their favorite picture and write their name on the back. Send them all together to me in one package.
  • Place your photo(s) between two pieces of cardboard and send them to me in a padded mailer.

Our mailing address is:

Mystical Reflection
1627 W. Main St. #343
Bozeman, MT 59715

 

 

 
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