Criteria for Photos Submitted to The LAMP

Prints 

• On the back of each photo, please provide the chapter, school name, the name of each person in the photo (unless the picture is of the entire chapter), or the name of the individuals shown, and include a brief description of when and where the photo was taken.  We look for good, sharp color photos that will reproduce well.  We accept glossy or matte photos-either scans just as well for reproduction purposes.
• We cannot accept color photocopies of photos.
• If you submit a newsletter, please provide original photos you would like us to use.  We cannot scan photos directly from newsletters.
• If you want your photos returned to you, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
• Please send your best photos.  Be selective, and submit photos of which you and your chapter will be proud.  Remember, the magazine is sent to your college or university president and the Director of Greek Affairs to keep them informed about what Delta Zeta is doing on your campus, so you want to show your chapter at its best.  Avoid pictures that may have questionable material (e.g., a member holding a drink in her hand [non-alcoholic or otherwise], wearing revealing clothing, or participating in events [even for philanthropy] that involve mud, Jello, whipped cream, etc.
• For philanthropic and volunteer projects, submit pictures showing chapter members "in action" as they work on the project, or with those who benefited from the project, if possible.  Identify the people who appear in the photos.

You can snail mail prints to The LAMP, Attn: Editor, 202 East Church Street, Oxford, OH  45056.

Digital Photos
For The LAMP, we accept photos in electronic format, such as .jpg files, but the resolution must be at least 300 dpi in order for the photo to reproduce well in the magazine.  Low resolution photos will not be accepted. To submit digital photos, please e-mail them to LAMP@dzshq.com.  In your e-mail, include the chapter name, a description of the photo, and the names of members (except for large groups).

Digital photos for Chapter or Member News (which appears on the Delta Zeta website) can be 72 dpi in resolution or larger. But in addition, we urge you to also submit high resolution photos to LAMP@dzshq.com for possible publication in The LAMP magazine.

• Photos Tips
  If you are taking digital photos, be sure that you have selected the correct setting on your digital camera.  Every camera is different, but look for RECORD MODE or PICTURE selection on your camera's menu to select the resolution of your photo.  An uncompressed (.TIFF file format) or low compression file format will give you a higher resolution photo.
• Most digital cameras default to a lower compression setting, so you will need to change the settings on your camera to get a higher resolution image.  Please consult your camera's Owner's Manual for instructions on changing the setting for your camera.
• If you are scanning a photo, make sure the resolution (may be referred to as dpi) on your scanner is set at 300 or higher.  Again, consult your Owner's Manual for your particular scanner for specific instructions on how to scan at a higher resolution.