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From Jacci Howard Bear,
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Give mug shots a fancy frame

If you frame your pictures with a solid line, use the same weight for all the mug shots. Or try something different, such as dots, dashed lines, or a combination of thick and thin lines. Use a frame that echoes other elements in your publication — in color, thickness, or style.
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