Jumat, 28 September 2012

How To Make Sure Your US Passport Photos Pass First Time

Nobody likes having their passport photos taken. However you needn't worry the following tips will guide you through the minefield of special requirements. Passport dimensions can vary from country to country, here are the requirements of US style Passport pictures.

Each passport application requires two identical passport pictures.

Your Passport photos must be printed on photo-quality media.

You should have color Passport photos.

Only passport pictures taken within the last 6 months are acceptable.

The passport pictures must be 50mm x 50mm to qualify for a US passport application.

Your picture must be square to the camera with out anything obscuring the face. Clothing should be simple day to day dress without a head covering or polarised glasses in front of a white screen. As you look at the camera ensure your mouth is closed and your posture is natural with eyes that are open. The photos must be clear sharp and not have a grainy image otherwise they will be disallowed.

Your head should make up about 50% of the total photo area and should measure between 1 -1 3/8" from chin to crown. It should be in the center of the picture, level and not looking off to the left of right.

It is possible to wear a hat or headgear on grounds of religious belief as long as your face is not obstructed.

You may wear everyday spectacles in the passport photo, however there should be no glare or reflection that obscures your eyes.

If for medical reasons you wear tinted spectacles then you will be allowed to have them on in your pictures. It is possible however that you will be required to provide written proof from your Dr if asked.

Wearing a uniform in your passport picture is actively discouraged however you can for religious reasons.

It can be difficult to get passport photos of children in which case it is advisable to have them taken professionally. Parents and Grandparents shouldn't be visible in the pictures and any props or posing aids should be totally absent from the final photo.

Obtaining a copy of a photo from your driving license is not allowed. Digitally manipulating your photos using computer software will result in them being rejected.

Photographs copied from newspapers and magazines will not comply with the strict regulations. It is also likely that pictures from most vending booths will be rejected. Photos that are a full length body shot of the subject will also be disallowed.

It is possible to use your own digital camera at home to take your photos if it is of a high enough quality. The camera must be able to take pictures at a resolution of 1 million pixels or more. However when printing your passport photos you should go to a professional lab as most home printers cannot produce a satisfactory result.

Following this advice will ensure a smooth passport application helping you towards a happy holiday abroad.

David Hawkin runs the family pharmacy business Hawkin Pharmacy; the company specialises in Passport Photography, they have been providing the service for over 20 years.

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