NFED Photo & Video Help

All NFED Classified adverts will accept a single jpg or gif image. You can upload the photo yourself providing it is the correct format and size, or if you have any problems we are happy to edit and upload the photo for you free of charge.

The maximum image dimensions permitted are 500 pixels wide x 700 pixels high.
The maximum file size permitted is 150Kb

Images of the wrong type or that are too large will be rejected automatically.

If you would like to show more than one photo, you can either create a compilation image (single image from several photographs) or order the optional photo gallery. If creating a compilation image, the maximum size will still apply, so the more photos you use, the smaller each will each be. To show several photos, we recommend the Photo Gallery.

Any photo editing software can be used to resize your photo, or use our resizing software below.

To resize your photo

Select image file:

Email photos along with your advert number to: nfed@ckart.co.uk or reply to your advert details Email
Text photo directly from your mobile phone to: 07826 857124 (Paid Ads only)
Post prints or photos on disk to: NFED, Brushwood, Church Lane, Sway, Hants. SO41 6AD.

Please include your advert number & a SAE if you would like your prints returned. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have copyright for any photographs used.

Cropping & Compilation Examples


Uncropped Original	Cropped for Impact	Compilation made from 2 photos

If you would like to show more photos, for only £5.00 you can have a gallery added to the text section of your advert or listing. Clicking on any image will open a full size image or there is a full slide show option.

We will set up the gallery for you & add it to your Classified advert or Directory listing. You can then either manage your own images using the file manager or Email the images to us & we will resize & upload the photos for you.

There is no restriction on the number of images, only the total maximum of 2.5Mb.
Images must be jpg no larger than 256Kb.
The small thumbnail images will be automatically created for you.

If you pay for your classified advert & gallery with a single payment, the shopping cart will automatically deduct £1.00 from the gallery price. Total cost for Advert & Gallery: £12.99 if purchased together.

Sample Gallery
The gallery will appear under the text of your advert.
Go to the file manager, log in with your advert number & password to upload or remove images.

Please Note:
A gallery is only available with an approved advert or listing. If your advert requires payment, but this is not received, your gallery will be cancelled & payment refunded.

When the gallery has been created you will be notified by Email. You can log into the file manager via the classifieds control panel or the link under the gallery to upload or delete images as required.

If you would like us to manage your photos, Email them to nfed@ckart.co.uk or post to the usual address making sure that you include your advert number. We can scan photos, negatives or transparencies, but please include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like them returned. If sending by Email, you may have to send over several Emails to avoid them being rejected by the outgoing server.

Videos cannot be uploaded directly, but you can link to or embed a video hosted on YouTube. This is an ideal way to show your horse or pony in action or if you have a Directory listing, show potential clients what you can offer.

Note: The video must be directly relevant to your advert & not advertising a service, company or be in competition with the NFED or its sponsors unless the company or individual has a current listing in the Directory. Unsuitable videos will be removed without notice. No more than two videos must be imbedded in a single advert

Linking to a Video

To add a link to the video, simply copy the video url into the website field of the submission form and the video will open in a new window.

The url will look something like: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OeLnwvijTM4

Embed a Youtube Video

To embed the video i.e. show the video in your advert or listing.

1/ Go to the Youtube website, find the video & click on the Share button below it.
2/ Select Embed, then copy the IFrame code.
3/ Paste the code into the main text of your advert or listing where you would like the video to go.

The html code will look similar to this, everything from the <iframe to the /iframe> should be used.

If done correctly, the video will appear in the body of your advert or listing like this.

How to Photograph Your Horse

The following are some very basic tips which hopefully will help you to take better photos & get more enjoyment from your equine photography.

The majority of modern cameras will take care of the technical side of things, so you really only have to think of the composition.

Choose a bright, but not necessarily sunny day. On bright days there will be dark shadows & bright highlights that will give a very contrasty picture, particularly with a dark coloured animal.

For a more professional look take time to prepare your horse.

Choose the horse’s best side and make sure you have a suitable, not too distracting background. Have a good look all around the viewfinder & fill it. So many picture cut off the horse while wasting space on the other side of the picture.

Make sure the person holding the horse knows what they are doing & what you are trying to achieve, they can then position the horse accordingly.

Ensure that for a full length shot, you stand the horse with both front legs together and hind leg nearest to you slightly behind the other. For best effect take the photograph in landscape mode.

For a head shot or picture taken from the front, use portrait mode. Avoid getting too close & wide angle lenses which will distort the features. Standing farther away & using a telephoto or zoom lens will give a far more pleasing effect. The narrower depth of field will also have the effect of blurring the background, making your subject stand out from the picture.

As with children or small animals, when photographing foals or smaller breeds, get down to their eye level. You will get a far better photo if you are not looking down on the subject.

It is very difficult to get a horses attention while trying to hold a camera steady. When you look into the camera, you lose eye contact with the horse & the ears immediately go back. I see this over & over again in the line up, the horses look very happy & interested in what you are doing, as soon as the camera covers my face, the ears go back. The easiest way is to get somebody to stand by your shoulder to get the horses attention in which ever way they can while you wait for the perfect shot.

For action or jumping shots, the more light the better. On dark days or indoors it is very difficult if not impossible to freeze the action successfully. Use fast shutter speeds or sports mode if your camera has one. Follow the horse with you camera & squeeze the shutter button whilst still following the horse along. Don’t just hold the camera still & try to grab the shot as the horse passes.

If your camera has a time delay between pressing the button & taking the shot, practice! With a little patience, it is possible to know when to press the button & get the shot.

Steve Kitcher
www.nfed.co.uk & www.Event-Images.co.uk

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