Together with graphics and design, top quality photographs make the difference between a Web site that looks professional and one that doesn't. Not only must the photograph be high quality, but it must be converted for use in a Web site, which might include:

• Scanning from an original print or negative/positive to create an electronic file (not necessary if taken on digital camera)
• Reducing the file size to suit the Web site page and help the page appear quickly
• Adjusting colour balance, contrast, brightness etc
• Sharpening the image
• Blurring parts of the image to highlight the main feature
• Combining with other graphics to create a background or filler image

Some examples are shown below (I used a Nikon Digital camera for the original shot):