Photo Guide

To ensure a level of consistency across MADb, users submitting photos for representing models are requsted to follow these guidelines.

Photos should...

• be clear and in focus
• be well-lit and free of glare
• be taken against a plain background, with no distracting elements
• Settings in scale airports are allowed, but all other models should be out of focus
• be centered in the frame
• be cropped to remove any unnecessary space around the model
• be at least 800px by 600px, but preferably larger than 1600px by 1200px
• be in landscape orientation and have an ideal aspect ratio between 4:3 and 5:3
• Portrait orientation is allowed, if necessary, but not for the first photo
• not contain any border or frame
• not include any part of a person, such as hands or fingers

Additionally...

• The first photo (used for thumbnails) should be, when possible, a direct-side left-facing shot. If not available, a direct-side right-facing shot or a photo that most closely matches this criteria should be used first.
• Photos with boxes are highly encouraged to help with data verification. If included, they should show the front of the box and any other sides necessary to clearly show all identifying information available.