Tips for Taking a Good Passport Photo

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Tips for Taking a Good Passport Photo
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• Taking a photo for any form of identification
  isnt at the top of anyones list of fun things
  to do. Photos for passports are especially not
  fun, frustrating and even a bit complicated.
  Plus, most passport photos arent very
  attractive. However, these photos only have to be
  an accurate representation of your appearance.
  Getting that accurate representation will depend
  on several factors and implementation of the tips
  below.

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Wear a Solid-Coloured Shirt

• There cant be any distracting patterns in
  passport photos, so when taking your photo, you
  should wear a solid-coloured t-shirt.

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• A scoop-neck or v-neck shirt in a flattering
  tone will be your best option. For example, if
  your skin has gold undertones, wear a deep brown
  or orange shirt. If you have dark or olive skin,
  then try shades of blue or red. On the other
  hand, if you have pale skin, then jewel tones and
  navy will be the most flattering. However,
  whatever you choose, dont wear black, white or a
  turtleneck.

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Use Makeup and Hair Gel

• Oil absorbing face powder should be used on
  your nose and forehead to prevent an oily
  appearance and glare.

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• For women, adding small amounts blush,
  mascara and lip gloss will make their photos more
  attractive and polished. Additionally, if you
  have long hair, wear it down. If you have
  straight hair, brush it out to remove tangles. On
  the other hand, if you have curly hair, fluff out
  the curls with your fingers. Use hair gel to
  smooth down any stray hairs. This will also give
  your photo a more polished look.

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Review the Regulations for Passport Photos

• Government regulations for passport photos
  are a guide for how your photos should look.
  Photos should be in colour, 2x2 inches, have no
  glare or shadows and have a white background with
  you facing the camera directly.

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• You should also have a neutral expression on
  your face and your head should measure 1 to 1 3/8
  inches from the crown to the chin. However, if
  you go to a professional, you wont have to know
  all these guidelines, as they will already be
  experts in passport photo protocol. Keep in mind
  that services like PhotoStop offer some of the
  most high-quality passport photos Sherwood Park
  offers.

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Tilt Your Head Correctly

• To take the best passport photo possible, you
  must stick your chin an inch out and push your
  shoulders down and back. If you wear prescription
  glasses daily, then wear them in your photo. Tilt
  the glasses down on your nose to prevent glare.
  But, ensure your eyes are still visible through
  your lenses.

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• Additionally, stand directly in front of the
  camera with your shoulders down and back
  straight.
• For baby passport photos, support the babys
  head and back with a solid object or lay the baby
  down.

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• Your lips can be slightly turned up in a
  small smile, but never smile broadly. The
  photographer will count to three blink on one,
  so that youre not blinking in your photo.
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