2.1 Post Office Photography Compliance Rules

Core Principle: Do not disrupt work, photograph staff faces, internal procedures, or other customers.

Prohibited Risk Level
Staff faces up close 🔴 High
Other customers 🔴 High
Computer screens / interfaces 🔴 High
Counter interior / back area 🟡 Medium
Allowed Safety Tips
Post office sign (exterior) Public area
Close-up of your own envelope Stamps, codes, postmarks allowed
Handwritten code + receipt together Do it in a corner
Envelope with postmark Only envelope, not the stamping process

2.2 “5 Mandatory Photos” Per Cover

# Subject Key Requirement
① Envelope with stamp Stamp + handwritten code together
② Handwritten code close-up Clear code, block out address
③ Envelope with commemorative postmark Postmark + code together
④ Envelope with date postmark Date clearly visible, must be issue date
⑤ Receipt + Envelope + Code together Most easily missed, must take

2.3 Batch Operation Anti-miss Process

Complete each cover independently before moving to the next:

  1. Stamp + handwritten code → Photo ①
  2. Commemorative postmark → Photo ②
  3. Date postmark → Photo ③
  4. Counter (weighing, entry, barcode, receipt)
  5. Immediately take Photo ⑤ after receiving receipt
  6. Put in safe bag → Next cover

On-site Quick Checklist:

  • ① Stamp + code
  • ② Commemorative postmark + code
  • ③ Date postmark + code
  • ④ Counter done
  • ⑤ Receipt + Envelope + Code ⭐

2.4 Video Recording Design (Segmented)

Segment Location Duration Content
① Outside post office 30-60 sec Envelope → phone time → weather → sign
② Inside post office 10-15 sec each Envelope postmark close-ups, receipt + envelope
③ Outside / after 30 sec Complete envelope + receipt + code

Internal Recording Tips:

  • Each segment ≤ 15 seconds
  • Only record envelope close-ups, don’t pan around
  • Prioritize photos for receipt + envelope

Recording Compliance Check:

  • Segment ① completed outside
  • Phone in airplane mode + WiFi off
  • Each internal segment < 15 sec
  • Only envelope close-ups
  • Segment ③ completed after leaving