How can I take better pictures/photos at home for Passports, citizenship applications or for VISAs?
* Find a place that has a white wall to use as background or use white bed sheet as a background. Stand about 3 feet away from the background. * Try taking the photos at a time when there is good indirect natural light. * Keep camera around 6 feet away from the subject (person whose photo is being taken) and at subject’s eye-level. * Leave plenty of space about the head and try to include half of the body (from head up to waist) * Force the camera to apply flash. When you are around 6 feet away, the camera’s flash would be more effective. * Keep around 2 to 3 feet distance between subject and the background wall to avoid shadows. * Keep your mouth closed and eyes open (Good tip for a successful marriage too LOL) * Take photo in at least 2 MP mode (4 MP recommended). How can I take PROFESSIONAL QUALITY pictures at home for Passports? • Position light sources on both sides of subject to avoid shadows on face. (Desirable but no need to worry about it. Use can use a while wall. Stand 4 fee
