How to take passport photo using Digital camera

elainej — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:09:24 -0000

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How to take a digital photograph for submission via APPLES?

Step 1: Choosing a Digital camera

Select digital cameras with resolution of at least 2.0 megapixel. This is to ensure good quality picture suitable for passport printing.
If you are a beginner, choose a digital camera with automatic mode for auto setting on focus, exposure and white-balance. A close-up or macro setting is optional.

Step 2: Set-Up

The first step to a successful photograph begins with a careful setup.

You should ensure that you:

Select a plain white wall or drop screen as a background.
Position subject and lighting such that there are no distracting shadows on the face or background
Position the camera at subject’s eye level and approximately 0.5 to 2 meters away from the subject. (This specification may vary depending on the focus length of the camera)
Avoid directing the camera’s flash onto the face to eliminate the “red-eye” effect and the tendency of “half-closed” eyes.

Step 3: Taking the Picture

A successful photograph should also present the subject accurately.

As such, you should ensure that:

Subject is framed full face, front view with eyes open. (Use the zoom or macro feature zoom in on the subject if necessary.)
Make sure that the photo presents the full head from top of hair to bottom of chin and center the head within the frame.
Ensure that facial features are clearly evident in the photo
No alternation, removal, amendment or enhancement of the photo image is performed. This includes removal or addition of birth marks, moles or tattoos.
Headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial custom is acceptable as long as it does not hide the facial features

Other notes:

· Brightness and contrast should be adjusted to present the subject and background accurately

· Photos without proper contrast or colour may obscure unique facial features

· Spectacles should be worn if normally used by the subject

· The glare on spectacles can be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head

· The photographs should not have discernible pixels or dot patterns

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