How To ~ Scan Images

Choose the right resolution: Check the resolution before scanning. Although it is possible to change resolution in Adobe Photoshop, it is not recommended. Manipulating an image's resolution in Photoshop provides a "fake" or interpolation image. This type of image will provide less quality than an image scanned at the correct resolution Scan images at 300dpi. Higher resolutions do not show a visibly greater image quality.
Don't trust your monitor: Unless a top of the line calibrated monitor is used, the image on your screen is not the same as will be printed in the yearbook. To adjust highlights, shadows, and midtones press <Shift><Ctrl>L to automatically adjust the light levels.

scanned at half the quality

scanned at 300dpi