• 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
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    2. To achieve clear image quality, avoid images that are:
     
    • Dark or shadowed
    • Distorted or blurry
    • Too small (less than 260x300 pixels)
     
    3. Avoid photos with other visible people or objects.