GALLERY SUBMISSIONS
Photo Guidelines
Submit your build the right way. Following these guidelines gets your photo approved faster and looks better in the gallery.
ASPECT RATIO
4:3 or 16:9
Landscape orientation only. Portrait shots are cropped awkwardly in the grid and won't be approved.
MINIMUM RESOLUTION
1080px wide minimum
We display at up to 600px but require source images to be at least 1080px so they look clean on retina screens.
FILE FORMAT
JPEG or PNG only
Max file size 8MB. No HEIC, WEBP, or RAW files — convert before submitting. JPEG preferred for smaller file size.
WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE
No faces, no plates
Blur or crop out license plates and identifiable faces before submitting. Submissions with visible plates will be rejected.
Content Rules
- ✓ The car must be yours or you must have the owner's permission to submit it
- ✓ The car must be clean — no obvious damage, flat tires, or work-in-progress shots unless clearly labeled
- ✓ Background should be reasonably clean — parking lots and streets are fine, cluttered garages usually are not
- ✓ No aggressive/offensive signage or imagery in the frame
- ✓ One submission per vehicle — duplicate submissions will be removed
- ✓ By submitting you grant CNW non-exclusive rights to display your photo on the site and social media with attribution
What Makes a Strong Submission
The gallery features real community builds, not studio shots. That said, lighting matters. The best submissions share a few things in common:
- Shot during golden hour (1hr after sunrise or before sunset) for natural warm tones
- Car is clean — washed and detailed before the shoot
- The entire car fits in the frame with a little breathing room on each side
- Low angle or 3/4 front angle shows stance and fitment best
- Avoid harsh midday shadows cutting across the bodywork