Original Keepsakes
can personalize any picture with special effects, words, borders, names, or dates if you wish, it is totally up
to you. We can leave your color pictures colorized, turn them black and white, sepia tone, or a mixture at your
request.
Collages can be made from supplied digital pictures or from scanned traditional photographs. Pictures used to make
the collage can be sent to us via E-mail or sent via a postal service. The better the quality of the photo, the
better it will look in the collage even though retouching is done. Anything sent online needs to be at a resolution
of at least 300 dpi or at least 1024 X 768 pixels to look good in the collage. A .TIFF or .jpg format should be
used. Photos can also be sent on a CD and saved as a .jpg, or .TIFF file. Again the resolution needs to be 300
dpi or greater or at least 1024 X 768 pixels. Polaroid photos should be avoided. If all of this technical jargon
seems overwhelming please email or call us. Your precious photos will be promptly returned in the same condition
we receive them.
If you are mailing your photos we recommend you send them via a shipping service that provides a tracking number so you can trace your
package. Please write "Do Not Bend" or use a photo mailer for prints. CDs should be labeled "Fragile". We recommend
you also insert cardboard in your mailer. There are postal mailers specifically designed for photos that already
include cardboard for a small fee at your local post office. For extra protection, you can also place your photos
in a plastic bag lest the package gets wet. If photos are especially valuable or irreplaceable, please have copies
made of them BEFORE sending your originals to us or please add insurance for the cost of replacement should they
get lost in the mail. We have never had photos lost in route but there can always be a first time.
If any text is requested, clearly tell us EXACTLY what you want. Be especially careful with the spelling of names
and dates. Also indicate what retouching might be requested on each photo. We are not responsible if you spell
something wrong or forget to request something. If we make a mistake, it will be corrected at no charge.
Important! When you import your digital pictures from your camera to your computer, be sure to keep the original
without resizing it. This is the image that you want to send for printing. The clearer your original picture the
clearer your print will be.
Prices are listed below, and are based on the number of pictures included in the collage and the print size you
select. Prints of various sizes and canvas prints may be purchased. Your design includes retouching, resizing,
and digital editing of photos for the best looking pictures to be used in your precious collage. Additional
copies of your finished collage may be purchased for an additional fee and collages are archived for 1 year.
Please Note: Your Original Pictures are NOT Cut, Destroyed, or Harmed in Any Way
Pricing:
Original Keepsake collages are printed on semi matte photo paper using professional photo printing technology. Our
photo collages are NOT printed on home Inkjet style printers. Prices do not include framing.
A canvas print is a high quality reproduction of your photo that looks good framed or not. Canvas prints may be
damaged if exposed over time to direct sunlight, or in extreme humidity. Avoid scratching your canvas print;
canvas should never be wiped with a cloth or sprayed with any kind of cleaner or fluid. Dust should be blown
off the surface. Ideally the surface of a canvas print should never be touched.
