Photograph as a Naked Postcard Swap #1

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Swap Coordinator:	NurseKelly (contact)
Swap categories:	Photography Newbie Postcards
Number of people in swap:	14
Location:	International
Type:	Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:	August 14, 2011
Date items must be sent by:	August 18, 2011
Number of swap partners:	2
Description:
Any photograph sized 4"x6" or 5"x7" can be sent just like a store bought postcard as long as you clearly print the address and attach adequate postage (29 cents within the USA---check with the post office box for international rates). You will have 2 partners and will send one photo/PC to each. It can be the same print or different. Simple Rules: 1) Your PC must be a photograph that you or a family member/friend took--not something store bought 2) The main focal point of the postcard must be a person. It can be a self portrait, your child, your mom or your great uncle Leroy. :p HOWEVER--if the photo is not of you or your minor child, I think asking the subject's permission is only fair. 3) No obscene or offensive photographs please, for so many reasons, lol. You DO NOT have to be a professional photographer, or even a good amateur one! This can be something as simple as a picture of your son getting on the school bus for the 1st time. It can be matte, glossy, color, black and white. Senders choice. Feel free to write a friendly message, maybe explain the photo a little, whatever. **Please don't forget to put the name of the swap as well as your username on the postcard! If this swap goes well, I'll make it the first in a series, each with a different theme. Newbies are welcome to join and I can angel if need be.

Discussion

Gofeen 08/ 9/2011 #

Can the photo be reinforced with card? Mine would be coming from the U.K. and I don't think it would get there unscathed otherwise.

ladydy5 08/ 9/2011 #

Had a raised eyebrow when I saw the swap on the newest swap side as Photograph as a Naked........ Glad I looked. I'm in.

Gofeen 08/ 9/2011 #

@ladydy5 Me too! ;>)

outsideartist 08/ 9/2011 #

I would Love to do this with like 3 people. and have it a head shot, that is Black and white? because I can Just Imagine HOW kool it would be to have Random Photos like THAT AL THE SAME COLOR! way cool.... chill baby chill

NurseKelly 08/10/2011 #

@Gofeen yes you can certainly reinforce your postcard in any way you see fit, so long as it remains an original photograph. That's actually a very good idea for anyone who is worried.

And lol, at least I piqued some extra interest with the title, even if it was by mistake! :p

@outsideartist a B&W head shot would be cool. :)

HeidiJean 08/10/2011 #

Another good idea may be to maybe find a way to protect the front, so that if it gets wet it doesn't get all weird feeling and whatnot.

Gofeen 08/10/2011 #

@HeidiJean that's a very good idea. Glad you thought of it.

ladydy5 08/10/2011 #

Why not send it with a clear envie!

Bananajana 08/10/2011 #

I really like the idea of having all photos in same color, or same theme. Please let me know if anyone hosts a PC swap with that criteria.

HeidiJean 08/12/2011 #

@Bananajana she said that if this goes well, she plans on doing themes... and this one is themed: a person..... @nursekelly IS hosting a PC swap with that criteria....

Deborahs4 08/15/2011 #

I had some photos made into postcards on Zazzle.com so I'll be sending those!

NurseKelly 08/15/2011 #

@Deborah awesome idea! I hope you get hearts from whoever you're partnered with for the extra effort. :)

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