You can choose to take your starting photo at any time in the week prior to the Challenge start date. Image requirements are as follows: Newspaper: You must be holding a copy of any national daily newspaper published in Australia, or your country (but not a local paper please) with the front page clearly showing and within 24 hours of the newspapers date. This is done to verify the date the picture was taken at the correct time for this competition. Clothing: Male – Form-fitting shorts or bathers are preferred, showing legs and torso. Female – two-piece bathing suit or bra and undies are best. *Be sure not to cut your legs off or cover them in long pants. If you cover up parts of your body it will be difficult to show your progress. Basically, less is best! Position: Stand with your arms at your sides in the image—no posing – facing forwards. Hold a copy of a newspaper (as per above) clearly displaying the front page, but not covering your body (or as minimal as possible). Take your photo in front of a white or plain background if possible. Try to include your whole body from head to toe in the image, or as much as possible. Try to fill the photograph with your whole body. If you stand too far away, it may be hard to see your progress and impressive results. No picture can be treated or in any way enhanced after they have been taken. Please make sure you read my article on “How to take Great “Before and After” Photos.