A method for pre-exposing a variety of latent images onto a filmstrip for use in a single use camera is presented wherein the latent images are in precise registration with subsequent images placed onto the filmstrip. Pre-exposed artwork is positioned to enhance a finished photograph creating a pleasing and interesting photograph without special efforts by a user. An exposure frame opening of the single use camera has a shielded portion in registration with the pre-exposed filmstrip artwork portion of the filmstrip. To place the artwork in proper registration, an imaging filmstrip is formed having an image of the artwork. The artwork image is located using an alignment filmstrip formed using the single use camera itself. The results providing for a subsequent exposure of each frame of the pre-exposed filmstrip having images in pleasing juxtaposition.