Brittny Shelton and her brother Sean Shelton from Blacksburg are shown with The Ledger while in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. They were visiting their grandparents and godparents during the Fourth of July holiday. The photo was taken by their mom, Missy Stelma. On your next trip out of town or tour of duty, take a copy of The Ledger along and send a picture of yourself or your group reading the newspaper to: cody@gaffneyledger.com, or editor@gaffneyledger.com. PLEASE NOTE: We love hearing from you and getting photos from your travels. We want your photos to look good when we show them off on this page, so please keep in mind these tips when taking pictures.

1. Make sure your subject is not in the shade (if it's unavoidable, use a flash) or otherwise obstructed.

2. Don't use a camera phone.

3. Be aware of backgrounds that might blend with the clothing of your subject.

LaBreshia Tate poses with wax figures of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at Madame Tussands, while touring Washington, DC., with her mother and brother. 4. In a group photo, make sure all faces are clearly visible.

In a nutshell, be aware of lighting and backgrounds and take a moment to review your photo before submitting it. Thank you.
Bob and Marlene Earls, Taylor Kale, Logan Swanlund and Parker Alexander took The Ledger with them on a trip to the Panama Canal.
Gaffney Ledger staff writer Scott Powell is shown outside the village of Gordon while on vacation in France from May 22-June 2. He also visited Monaco and Italy.