createAcalendar images

For those who do not wish to supply images we have createAcalendar images.

Images include: Contemporary Art, Landscapes, Postcards from Paradise and Brit Pack a collection of images from around the UK.

How do I order?

Please follow this link for ordering instructions.

How do I deliver my images to you?

If you are supplying digital camera images - use one of these three options.

1. Either write your files to CD and post them

2. Email the files to calendars@cpp.ws

3. We recommend FTP - connect to our servers via the internet and send your files directly from your computer to our servers - more reliable than email, as once the transmission has finished your files are with us - more information

If you are scanning your images - please see the notes below.

What is the price of the calendars?

Our prices are dependent of the quantity's you require. To ensure we give an accurate price, we ask that you fill in the estimate form telling us of any special requirements you may have. Within the next 48 hours (Monday to Friday) we will send you a contract binding price.

Payment terms

If you do not have an approved account, we require a payment card number (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro/Switch, Visa Delta) with your order. Your card will be charged prior to delivery.

Cheque payments - cheques will be cashed on receipt of your order.

All orders must be paid in full prior to delivery unless you have an approved account.

Do you supply proofs?

Yes - after we have placed your images we create a PDF of the files which we upload to the client area on our website. We will email you the URL to enable you to view the file.

If you prefer we can supply a printed made up proof at an extra cost of £50.

Corrections which are our fault will be amended free of charge.

Authors corrections/changes will be charged at £25.

A new PDF proof will always be submitted for approval before we proceed with printing.

If you are supplying a complete file ready for print we will produce a printed, made up proof at NO EXTRA charge (except for litho printed items which will be sherpa digital proofs).

How long will my products take to complete?

Normal delivery / production time is 10 working days from receipt of your order subject to the quantity of units required.

Within 3-4 working days of receiving your order we place the images into our template. A PDF proof of your chosen product will be produced and uploaded to the 'client only' area on our web site. We will advise you via email when it is ready for viewing.

Once you have viewed the PDF please reply to the email, pointing out any changes you require or giving your approval to proceed with printing if there are no corrections.

Having received an email from you giving your approval, your chosen item(s) should be with you within 10 working days. We dispatch all good via Business Post or TNT.

How many photos are required?

We require 12 different images, one for each month of the calendar. For the cover we will use a selection of those images or you can supply an additional image. Please rename the images by month so that we place them correctly.

Digital camera images

The 'Normal' setting on your camera is the best setting to use. This file size allows the greatest flexibility of uses.

Image size should be at least 1280 pixels x 960 pixels approx @ 72pixels/inch. File size should be between 800KB and 2000KB approx direct from the camera as a jpeg. The size stated will be too large for the calendar, but it will give brilliant results allowing us to reduce the size to fit the template. Reducing the size of the image will improve the quality of the image.

For more information see also "Scan resolutions"

Some useful information on how to resize your images can be found at digital-photo-software-guide.com

What if, I don't have a digital camera or scanner?

No problem, we can scan your photographs or negatives at a charge of £3 per image. Your originals will of course be returned to you.

Scan resolutions - If you are scanning your own images

Many people believe that you need the image resolution to be as high as possible to achieve good quality print. The truth is the resolution needs to be in relation to the output size and the output device.

For Example - scanning for conventional printing

Using our High-end scanners (which scan at over 5000dpi) to scan an original that will be output at A4 size, we would scan and enlarge or reduce the image to A4. Once scanned the scanner will on the fly convert that image to 300dpi this will give a file size of 40Mb. When this image is placed in the document we will be able to enlarge the image by 30% to 40% without any great loss.

This would be far too large for the production of your Calendars and Cards.

We recommend that you scan your images at the highest resolution available on your scanner, this will pick up the most information. Once you have scanned the image resize it to the required output size* and adjust the resolution to 150dpi.

* Scale your image to A5 (210mm x 150mm) approx crop your image as required. We would suggest saving the file as a .jpg at the highest quality, this will compress the file for easier transmission to us.

Send your files to us : via ftp, on cd, or email to calendars@createAcalendar.info

Can I supply my own file for printing?

Yes, your design as a digital file.

We will produce a printed, made up proof on the correct stock for your approval.

Do you accept Microsoft Publisher files?

We accept files that have been created in Microsoft Publisher™, Adobe InDesign™, QuarkXPress™ or PDFs.

Delivery charges

Delivery is via Royal Mail, Business Post or TNT depending on the size of the order. Bulk orders will be delivered via bespoke transport to ensure arrival in perfect condition. Delivery charges will be stated on the estimate, on condition that we have the destination address at the time of estimating.

We will contact you before dispatch to agree a suitable day for delivery.

Order form?

For details of our order form please follow this link.