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Photo Requirements

Online Request

Follow the photo requirements below to ensure that the photo you submit will be approved. Please allow 2 - 3 business days for your photo submission to be reviewed and approved before setting your appointment to pick up.


Photo Requirements

  • Avoid shadows on face and the background (illuminate with light to avoid shadows)
  • Have camera at eye level
  • Front view – full face w/shoulders, eyes open, watch for glare from eyeglasses, no hats or anything to alter appearance, no dark lenses
  • Correct brightness and contrast to avoid obscuring facial features and natural coloring
  • Ensure image is clear – high resolution and correct focus to avoid blurry pictures, no retouched or enhanced photos
  • Photo size must be at least a minimum of 300 pixels X 400 pixels
  • File format must be jpeg
  • File size cannot exceed 1 MB

Sample Unacceptable Student Photos

  • Bad contrast
  • Too Dark
  • Dark Background
  • Goofy Expressions
  • No hats, beanies or sunglasses
  • Bad crop

Sample Acceptable Student Photo

sample: acceptable photo