Your student has achieved a milestone and you need to send a photo for the newsletter, the website, or the PLC Facebook page. Here are some easy tips to make it look better.
Position yourself and your “tutee” so that your head and theirs are at about the same level. If there is a big difference in height, sit in a chair or kneel down while they stand next to you. Don’t just bend forward – that makes you look weird.
“Selfies” are fine but if you hold the camera too low, we’ll be looking up your noses.
Think about the background. A wall of books is great. A comfy reading nook is great. The Xerox machine next to the door to the men’s room – not so great. You don’t need to be flat up against the background. It’s background, not a support to hold you up.
The lighting in most libraries is nice and even. Modern cell phones can do a great job with almost any light. Be sure you’re not standing directly under a ceiling light; it will cast shadows on your faces. The best situation would be if the person taking the photo was standing with their back to a window while you and your tutee were facing the window. However, stay out of the direct beam of sunlight; the light will be too harsh.
Don’t hesitate to take more than one shot. We don’t need all of them. Send us the one with all four eyes open and two half-decent facial expressions.
- Please send your photos via email only to [email protected], so we can keep better track of what comes in. We want to make sure your student and their certificate show up in the newsletter and on Facebook.
