Support with taking an ID card photo

We know that it can be hard to take a suitable photo for your ID card, you can watch this tutorial video

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a photo of a student on a catoon phone, the photo is not suitbale for an ID card photo and there is a red X on the right of the photo Don't reuse an old photo
a cartoon phone, with a photo of someone having taken a photo of a passport photo, with a red X on the right of the screen And don't take a photo of a printed photograph, like a passport photo.
a picture of a student taking a selfie, holding thier phone infeont of them and their fingrers are in the piece sign. There is a cartoon phone over the top and a red X on the right of the screen. If possible, don't take a quick selfie.
A photo of a student, indise a cartoon phone, being held by someones hands with a green tick on the right. It's a good idea to ask someone else to take it for you. They will find it easier.
A photo of a student holding a phone in front of them with an ouline of a cartoon phone pver them, with a green tick on the right. If you do take a selfie make sure it meets these requirements
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone looking backwards at a picture and a plant behind them with a red X on the right of the screen Make sure there are no objects or people behind you.
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone standfing in front of a plain background with a green tick on the right A plain light coloured background is best.
A photo of a student with light coming form the left of their face. The photo is insode a cartoon mock up of a phone and a cartoon light to the left, with a red X on the right. To minimise shadows avoid standing directly under, or next to a light source.
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone with a cartoon sun in the top left corner Take a photo during the day with as much natural light as possible
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone wear you can see their shadow on the wall behind them You should stand away from your background to prevent casting shadows
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone, being held by someones hands with a green tick on the right. Your photographer will need to be able to get your face and shoulders in frame
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone where their hair is over their face and a red X on the right of the screen We need to see you clearly, so please keep your hair out of your face
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone where they have moved their hair behind their ears to kee the hair out of thier face and a green tick on the right of the screen
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone wearing a wolly hat with a red X on the right Remove all headwear
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone wearing headphones with a red X on the right including: headphones, earphones
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone wearing sunglasses with a red X on the right and sunglasses
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone wearing a hijab weith a green tick on the right unless worn for religious or medical reasons
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone who is wearing glasses and their is glare obsturcting their eyes with w red X on the right of the photo If you choose to wear glasses in your photo
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone wearing glases with a green tick on the right make sure that the frames do not obstruct your eyes or cause any glare or reflections in the lenses
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone where the student is looking down and not straightahead with a red X on the right of the photo Make sure that the camera is at eye level
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone where the student is looking up and not straightahead with a red X on the right of the photo
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone looking forward Look straight at the camera with your head upright
A photo of a student, on a cartoon phone, being held by someones hands with a green tick on the right. And try to have a neutral expression on your face
A photo of a student on a cartoon phone showing someone trying to appy a filter with a red X on the right of the photo Once you've chosen your photo, don't apply filters or use any software to make them look better
A photo of a student on a cartoon phone showing someone trying to appy a filter with a red X on the right of the photo
a photo of a student on a cartoon phone, displaying the word original across the top with a green tick on the right of the photo
a photo os a student iside a cartoon phone with editing lines across the bottom of the phone. Finally, straighten
A photo of a student on a cartoon ph0ne with a cop lines round it displaying a 4x5 or 8:10 ratio and crop your photo to the required 4 by 5
A photo of a student in a hijab that meets all the requirements for an ID card photo You should now have a nice, clear photo for your ID card!
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