Photography Standard: Tips and Tricks

Use the following as helpful tips for taking badge photos:

• Use a digital camera or cell phone camera.

• File size should be minimum of 2 Mb.

• Grey, or light colour background (photos with RED backgrounds will be rejected).

• Camera directed straight at badge; no tilt or angle distortion. Using a mount will help.

• Natural or WHITE light. A light box will help, but not 100% necessary.

• Avoid shadows on the Badge.

• Any type of badge, i.e. cap/hat badge, collar badge, shoulder title/badge, command badge, etc. The badge can be from any "Era"; however, must be Canadian Military.

When emailing a badge photo (cmc.books.acfw@gmail.com):

• Send the image Full Sized, don't have the email program "Reduce file size."

• Height and Width measurements in mm or cm; dependent on badge size.

• Name of contributor.

• All images provided will receive citation in the "List of Contributors." Provide if/how you'd like to be cited as a contributor.

One idea on how to provide badge measurements provided below:

Fill out the form on the Home Page to be added to the image contribution distribution list.