The Photograph
- The overall size of the picture, including the background, must be at
least 40MM (1 9/16 Inches) in height by 35MM (1 3/8 Inches) in width.
- Photos must be free of shadows and contain no marks, splotches, or
discolorations.
- Photos should be of 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.
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The image of the person
- The dimensions of the image should be 30MM (1 3/16 Inches) from the
hair to the neck just below the chin, and 26MM (1 Inch) from the right ear to the left
cheek. Image cannot exceed 32MM by 28MM (1 1/4 Inch X 1 1/16 Inch).
- 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 3/4 view
showing the right ear and left eye.
- Facial 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 she be slightly over-exposed
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The picture at left is ideal color,
background, and pose. The image should be 30MM (1 3/16 Inches) from the hair to just below
the chin, and 26MM (1 Inch) from left cheek to right ear.
