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Color photograph specifications

The picture at left is ideal size, color, background, and pose. The image should be 30mm (13/16 inches) from the hair to the neck just below the chin, and 26 mm (1 inch) from left cheek to right ear. The image must fit in the box at right.

The photograph

  The overall size of the picture, including the background, must be at least 40 mm (19/16 inches) in height by 35 mm (13/8 in) in width.

  Photos must be free of shadows and contain no marks, splotches, or discolorations.

  Photos should be high quality, with good back lighting or wrap around lighting, and must have a white or off-white background.

  Photos must be a glossy or matte finish and un-retouched.

  Polaroid film hybrid #5 is acceptable; however SX-70 type film or any other instant processing type film is unacceptable. Non-peel apart films are easily recognized because the back of the film is black. Acceptable instant color film has a gray-toned backing.

The image of the person

  The dimensions of the image should be 30mm (13/16 inches) from the hair to the neck just below the chin, and 26 mm (1 inch) from the right ear to the left cheek. Image cannot exceed 32mm by 28mm (11/14 in x 1/16 in).

  If the image area on the photograph is too large or too small, the photo cannot be used.

  Photographs must show the entire face of the person in a ? view showing the right ear and left eye.

  Fasial features must be identifiable.

  Contrast between the image and background is essential. Photos for very light skinned people should be slightly under-exposed. Photos for very dark skinned people should be slightly over-exposed.

Samles of unacceptable photographs

incorrect pose image too large image too light dark background
image too small image too dark
under-exposed 		over-exposed shadows on pic