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You may submit photographs by themselves or with a story. All pictures should have an explanatory cutline or caption, which is the written explanation under the picture. Cutlines vary in length and purpose. Mug shots may require only the name of the subject. Cutlines for pictures of awards ceremonies should name everyone in the picture, usually from left to right, and explain the awards being presented. Candid action photos should also be explained. Some rules for cutlines:

• Write short, clear, complete sentences.
• In addition to making sure names are spelled correctly, make sure they match up with the people in the photo.
• Identify people by the position they occupy in the picture, not by physical characteristics - for instance, "John Doe (left)," not "John Doe (bearded)."

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