Photo tips

Readable cards in the photo beat clever prompts. These tips apply to every deck workflow.

Shoot from directly overhead

Camera straight above the layout. Angled shots shrink far-edge cards and confuse row structure.

Desk or table in natural light works. Avoid harsh side sun — shadows between cards make edges hard to read.

Glossy card stock can blow out under ceiling lights. Shift angle or diffuse the light if you see hot spots.

Clipped cards at the edges are ambiguous. Step back or tighten the layout.

Row gaps signal section breaks. Cards in the same row can touch; keep row separation consistent.

Lo-fi or hi-fi faces both work. Mix freely — output stays in the wireframe system.

Your hand, phone, or a lamp across the layout can hide a card ID.

Small layout choices on the table become section structure in the wireframe.

Arrow cards flanking content in a row → carousel. A row without arrows → column grid.
One card on top → full-width hero, not a narrow strip.
Mix card types in a row → multi-column section (e.g. headline + image).