Wayne and Freida Jones of Blacksburg took The Gaffney Ledger on a recent trip to Amish Country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. 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.

4. In a group photo, make sure all faces are clearly visible.

Michael and Salli Petty took a copy of The Ledger with them on a trip to the Empire State Building in New York City while celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. In a nutshell, be aware of lighting and backgrounds and take a moment to review your photo before submitting it. Thank you.