Photos should have plenty of open space around the subject. Ideally, the subject's head should be at least the size of a quarter. Polaroids can be used, but usually appear fuzzy compared to other photos. Avoid using staples or paperclips. Both can scratch photos, and the staple marks frequently show up when the photo is scanned.
Paperclips leave indentations that also mar the images.
If possible, arrange your photos either alphabetically or in the order in which they will appear in the book. Label your photos carefully. Ink from the back of one photo can easily mark the front of another when they are stacked together, so use a pencil or an indelible pen that won't smear. If electronic images are used, make sure they are each given a unique filename no more than 7 characters long before they are sent to us. Otherwise, we will need some sort of list to match images to names.