1.)
Choosing a Collage/Composite Size
- 8x10"
size: This size is the best size for composites
of 5 or fewer images. It allows each image to
be large enough to be seen from a few feet away. Any
more than 5 would cause each image to be smaller in
order to fit on the page. Personalized text can be added.
- 11x14"
size: This size is the best size for composites
of 7 or fewer images. It allows each image to
be large enough to be seen from a few feet away. Any
more than 7 would cause each image to be smaller in
order to fit on the page. Personalized text can be added.
- 12x18"
size: This size is the best size for composites
of 9 or fewer images. It allows each image to
be large enough to be seen from a few feet away. Any
more than 9 would cause each image to be smaller in
order to fit on the page. Personalized text can be added.
- 13x19"
size: This is a custom, non-standard size. It is
a good choice if you would like an 8 to 9 image pitching
sequence collage. It allows a little more space
so the images can be larger and seen from a comfortable
distance. It also allows a little extra room for personalized
text to be comfortably added to the composite.
- 16x20"
size: This size is the best size for composites
of 12 or fewer images. It allows each image to
be large enough to be seen from a few feet away. Any
more than 12 would cause each image to be smaller in
order to fit on the page. It also allows a little extra
room for personalized text to be comfortably added to
the composite.
- 16x20"
size: 20 or fewer images. This size combined
with the number of images (20) allows each image to
be large enough to be seen from a closer distance (normal
reading distance). More than 20 images would cause each
image to be smaller in order to fit on the page. There
is still enough room for personalized text to be added
to the composite. More than 20 images can be put on
this size print. But keep in mind the more images you
add, the smaller they would have to be in order to fit.
Please note: There may be an additional charge for more
than 20 images. Please call for more information.
NEW 24x36" Poster Size Collages: If
you would like your collage images to be visible from
more than several feet away this is the route to go.
2.)
Choosing Images for your Collage for phone orders
If you prefer to order by phone, I will need to know the event name and the image numbers you wish to include in your collage. Please note: Phone orders can not be paid by credit card.
To
find the 'Image Number' of a photo:
-
Find your event on our site and open the folder by clicking
on your team/event name.
- Select
a thumbnail sized image. This will bring up a larger
version of the photo.
- Beneith
the photo you will see the image ID number.
3.)
Ordering your Collage Online
Printer friendly online ordering instructions (.pdf)
The simplest way to order collages online is to first create an "Album" containing all the images you want to include in the collage. You can create a collage without having an album created but it will take a little more time to locate your collage images.
PLEASE NOTE: Before creating your album it is important to log-in and create an account, this way your album and shopping cart will be available later if you need to return to finish your order. Sometimes it can take several sessions if there are a lot of images to choose from.
Step 1: Collect your images in an album.
- Once you arrive at the photo store, Click on the link which contains the images from your event. This will bring up several pages of thumbnail sized images from the event. Please log-in to the photo store (Photoreflect.com) when prompted, in order to create an account and to save your favorites and shopping cart for future return sessions.
- Browse through the images and locate your favorites. As you find images you might want within your collage click on the "STAR" below the thumbnail image to highlight/select that image in order to include it in your album.
- Create your album: Once
you have selected all your favorites, click on the "Add to Album" link (located at the top-right of the page). You will be prompted for an album name. Name the album and click on "Create Album".
Editing your album: Once you have created your album, you can add or remove images from that album. To add images just return to the thumbnails and click on additional stars, then click "add to album". To delete album images, from within your album, click on "edit photos" and check mark the "Delete" box. To return to your album at any time, see the "My Account" link at the top of the page. You can create multiple albums for any purpose you wish.
Step 2: Order a collage from your album.
- Open your album: If you are not already on your album page, click on "My Account" at the top of the page and click on the album you wish to order from.
- Select your images: Locate the primary image for your collage (your favorite) and click on the thumbnail photo. This will bring up a large view of that image. From the drop down menu on the right select the collage size you wish to order, then click on "Add to cart" at the bottom of the list.
Next you will be prompted with a Multiple Photo Package notation. Please select the "Choose Different Photos" option.
Here you will be able to choose all the images you want in your collage from your album. Click on the "Jump" link to see and select from all the images in your album. The image you choose as the 1st image in your collage will be used as the primary image (largest) if applicable. When you have completed this step click on "Finish".
- Checkout: Your collage has now been added to your shopping cart. You can either continue with the checkout process now or return to your album or the event to order additional products, prints or collages.
- Collage Text: Once you have started the checkout process, the "Credit card info." page includes an "Instructions" window at the bottom, Please use this window to include any information you would like
on your collage (i.e. Athletes name, number, position etc.). If you have any special instructions, please
include them here.
Items you may wish to include in the Instructions box are:
- Athletes
name, position and jersey number.
- Team
name as it would appear on the composite.
- Special
instructions as to the arrangement of the collage.
- Special
Color requests.
- The
Event name.
If
there are any questions I have upon receiving your order
I will contact you.
4.)
Collage/Composite Design
Once you have sent your collage order, I will design it
with your requests in mind. If you don't have any special
instructions don't worry, I will design your composite as
if it were my own (In addition to photography, I also have
a great deal of training, education and experience as an artist and
graphic designer).
I
will send (e-mail) you a preliminary proof of the design
(prior to printing and shipping). That way there will be
no doubt that you will get exactly what you want.
If
you have any questions, don't hesitate to call me (Dave)
at (315)-452-1456. I will be happy to help you in any way
I can.
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