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Acceptable and Unacceptable Photo Submissions
Acceptable Photo Submissions
- Neutral color and smooth background
- Proper lighting (no filter)
- Centered and front view of full face
- Cropped from just above the top of the head to the collarbone
- Eyes open and visible
- Wear prescription glasses if you normally do so
Unacceptable Photo Submissions
- Wearing hats, sunglasses or other items that obscure the face
- Glare on glasses; closed eyes
- Shadows on the face
- Other visible people, objects, or text
- Inappropriate expressions
- Group photos
- Blurry photos
- Black and white photos
- Photos with your hand resting on your face
- Crop off the top of your head or side angle your face
Tips for a Successful Photo Submission
1. To achieve a neutral colored, smooth background, you can use:
- Poster board
- Blank wall
Correct Incorrect - Dark or shadowed
- Distorted or blurry
- Too small (less than 260x300 pixels)
3. Avoid photos with other visible people or objects.