PHOTO COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS

                                                                                                 

Your photos or digital images must be:

• In color

• Sized  such that 2 x 2 inches / 5.08 x 5.08 cm / 51 x 51 mm

• Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background and free of shadows.

• With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open

• Taken in clear full-face view directly facing the camera. Reflections or shadows on the face, as well as red eyes, must be avoided.

• Taken in colored dress (dress color should not be white /light colors)

• The head should not be at an angle or turned and must be square to the camera. The face cannot be slightly rotated and or tilted. (Portrait style)

• With both ears visible up to maximum (free of hair or other covering)

• Eyeglasses / Spectacles are not allowed (except in rare circumstances when eyeglasses cannot be removed for medical reasons)

• Taken within last 03 months to reflect your current appearance

• Photos which are taken in poor quality and blurry or other than white background will not accepted. Photos cannot have frames or a date.

• In addition, snapshots, magazine photos, low quality vending machine or mobile phone photos, and full-length photographs also will not be accepted.

 

We recommend you use a professional photo service to ensure your photo meets all the requirements and avoid unnecessary delays.

 

Photo Studios near the Mission;

 

CVS Photo                - 150 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017

Walgreens Photo     - 711 3rd Ave Frnt A, New York, NY 10017

Duane Reade            - 852 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10017

 

Your kind corporation on above is necessary and appreciated.