We prepare very carefully for this event: hairstyle, makeup, facial expression. Everything seemed perfect. But no, photographs in documents become something that we try to carefully hide from prying eyes. Meanwhile, we have to live with these photographs for 5, or even 10-15 years! This is not an avatar on a social network that can be changed every minute.
Probably 95% of people are not happy with their passport photo. Like digital cameras (you can take several pictures in just a minute), every little specialist knows the basics of Photoshop (removing dark circles under the eyes and a pimple on the forehead is a piece of cake), and besides, competition dictates a polite and competent attitude towards the client - Everything is for you! But in reality it looks different: the photographer, always in a hurry, takes one photo (without even telling you that a strand of hair is sticking out on the top of your head), without asking whether you like it or not, sends it to print, and at least at your request remove the sore on his nose, he snorts and looks as if you asked for Angeli Jolie's nose! Common situation?
In order for the photograph on your documents to please you (even without Photoshop and asking the photographer to do a couple more takes), you just need to know the following rules:
1. Before going to a photo salon, practice in front of a mirror.
Choose the most optimal expression on your face. Try to remember which muscles tense or relax. Then try to achieve the same facial expression with your eyes closed, check by opening them. Thus, bring your face to automatism. This way you can easily reproduce the desired expression in the studio.
2. Don't jump from one extreme to another:
a face that is too relaxed, just like a face that is too tense, will definitely not decorate you. Be more natural, and, by the way, no one forbade a slight (!) smile;)
3. Tilt of the head will help remove certain facial imperfections:
A large nose can become visually smaller if you tilt your head slightly back (during a flash it will not stand out and will not cast a shadow on your lips);
The same technique is suitable for those with small eyes. This way you will visually enlarge them;
To prevent the photo from disappointing you with a heavy chin, tilt your head forward a little, so that the top of your face will shift your attention.
4. Pay special attention to your hair.
Hair should be clean, but not covered in hairspray. Please note that the passport is not made for one year, so do not experiment with your hair. What is very fashionable now may look stupid and funny in a couple of years. If you have a round face, comb your hair forward so that it covers the lower part of your cheekbones. Smoothly combed, pulled back hair, as a rule, does not look very beautiful in photographs.
5. Makeup should be moderately bright:
colored shadows and bright lipsticks will be out of place - cosmetics should simply highlight your advantages and hide your shortcomings:
Be sure to use foundation. As a rule, the lighting in salons falls from above, thereby revealing all the troubles: wrinkles, scars, etc. The tone will help get rid of them. At the same time, do not be afraid that in the mirror you will notice how the pimple is not quite professionally disguised; this will not be visible in the photo;
Don't forget about your eyebrows; be sure to pay attention to them, even if you don't usually touch them with makeup. In the photo, the eyebrows immediately catch the eye. Therefore, achieve their symmetry and accuracy. But don’t use a pencil, as you can overdo it and then it will be a passport photo of your eyebrows, not you; it’s better to achieve the desired effect with eye shadow;
Eyeliner and a good coat of mascara will be in place,
To make your lips look fuller, use a lighter lipstick (but not one that blends into your skin, otherwise your lips won’t be visible at all). Avoid too bright and dark tones, they make your lips thinner and give your face an angry expression.
6. Clothes.
Of course, you can be photographed in whatever you want, but still, a photo in a T-shirt or tank top does not look serious. Give preference to a blouse or jacket with a shallow neckline. As for the color, its choice is limited only by which shade best suits your face. It’s better if there are no prints, choose something plain. Don't overdo it with accessories (especially jewelry).
7. If time, finances and, most importantly, nerves allow,
then take a photo in 2-3 different salons.
You will see how different the pictures will turn out and you will be able to choose the one you prefer. As an example, I’ll give a girl who took photographs in different places: some options are quite good, but some are simply disgusting. We are not talking about a creative photo shoot somewhere in the lap of nature, but about those photographs that we are forced to take out of necessity, namely photos for official documents.
These monsters measuring 3x4 or 3.5x4.5 (depending on the type of document) can upset even the most confident girl, but there are several ways to reduce the damage they cause! It would seem that we don’t take photographs for documents so often. For example, 3 times in our entire life for a passport (if there are no force majeures) or every time we submit documents to the embassy for a visa. But even in these rare cases, I would like to look recognizable and at least cute. Personally, I had a case when my friend and I applied for a visa to Spain for the first time. So, in my photo in the visa application form, it turned out to be an emaciated candidate for illegal strawberry pickers, and my friend turned out to be such a bright, painted doll, who is also unlikely to go to admire Gaudi’s masterpieces. As a result, we were both called for an interview at the embassy and, reassured by our real appearance, they nevertheless issued visas. To avoid such embarrassment, use our simple tips.
Techniques for creating the right makeup for ID photos
The photograph must match the age of the applicant (20 or 45 years old) who is applying for a new passport. The law does not impose restrictions on filming time. But he stipulates that there should be no significant and dramatic changes in appearance in comparison with the photograph.
- A frontal shot is a categorical requirement.
- Tilts and turns of the head are prohibited.
- The facial expression is calm, relaxed, facial expressions are natural.
- You should look directly into the camera.
- The lips are not compressed, there is no smile.
- The majority of the photo is taken up by the face—80 percent.
- Head height - 32 - 36 millimeters.
- Head width - 18 - 25 millimeters.
A photograph for a Russian passport must convey true and absolutely complete information about the citizen’s appearance.
- Taking photographs with your hair down is permitted as long as it does not cover your face.
- For those who wear a beard, there is the opportunity to take a photo with it. It should be borne in mind that wearing a beard is permanent.
- Corrective glasses, if they are a mandatory accessory, must be present in the photo. Shooting with glasses is necessary for those who wear them. In this case, the following conditions must be met:
- The lenses of the glasses are not tinted.
- The eyes are clearly visible.
- No glare from glasses.
Contact lenses are allowed. Vision correcting, transparent, but not colored.
Clothing for a Russian passport photo must comply with a number of rules established by law.
Photos of citizens in uniform are prohibited. Regular, civilian clothes are the best choice. Preference should be given to plain clothes.
For photographs taken in black and white, dark shades are more suitable, for color versions - bright ones. Light colors of clothing will be lost on a white background. You should not wear clothes with checkered colors or patterns.
Women should avoid low-cut outfits. For men, light-colored shirts and dark jackets are recommended.
There are no restrictions on the presence of jewelry. However, you should refrain from using decorative items, reduce their quantity, and exclude shiny objects. They will cause glare in the image.
When taking photographs for a general passport, all standards are important. Each of their components must be strictly observed. Acceptance of passport documents if photographs are taken outside the standards will be refused on the basis of the relevant clause of the Administrative Regulations.
What photographs are needed for a passport? The photograph must be of good quality, without shadows or other defects, on matte paper. The use of editing programs is strictly prohibited. You can make black and white or color images from the front, with or without an oval. The background must be white. Finished photographs can be used if no more than six months have passed since the shooting.
Rules for a good Russian passport photo
- If possible, before visiting the photo salon, go to the hairdresser and spend time on daytime, discreet makeup. It is advisable for men to get a haircut.
- Try doing your makeup and hair at home in advance, and then take a few photos as a rehearsal. This way, you will be able to understand the shortcomings of the makeup done and avoid them before the reference photo.
- Choose a photo studio carefully. Ask friends and acquaintances for advice. A professional photographer with considerable experience in this matter is at least half the success of a successful photo.
- Sleep is the most important thing for good photography. A tired and sleep-deprived person will look much worse than a rested person.
- Don't frown or tense your facial muscles. Try to relax and listen to the photographer's advice.
- Eyes convey inner emotions. It’s not for nothing that the expression “eyes glow with happiness” exists. Remember a good and pleasant memory when you are being filmed.
- Don't lift your chin too much, but don't pull your head back either.
This is interesting: Is it possible to get SNILS at a place other than your place of residence and registration?
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 23:08 + to quote book Oh... I'm going to have a headache..photos for documents:( I need to successfully plaster. I found an article, maybe it will help me, and maybe it will help you too. How to take photos for documents correctly
When shooting in black and white, you cannot use red or dark lipstick, as your lips will appear black in the photo.
Applying lipstick in pale tones, on the contrary, will make them white. It is better to use brown lipstick. · The lipstick you use should highlight and enhance your natural or desired lip shape. For example, light lipstick makes your lips appear fuller, while dark lipstick makes your lips appear thinner. · For any photo shoot, it is better to wear brighter makeup than everyday makeup. · It is advisable to powder your face so that when shooting with flash, unwanted shine does not appear (especially in summer). · It is better not to use pearlescent cosmetics (lipstick, eye shadow, blush) in makeup. This can cause unwanted glare or even a bruising effect. · It is not recommended to line your eyes with too thick a black pencil, as this will give a sharp outline. · When photographing in color, it is better to avoid purple shades in blush and lipstick. · The lip contour should not be darker or brighter than the main lipstick. · The most photogenic face is an oval shape. Therefore, it is necessary to create the illusion of this oval on the model using various means (hairstyle, collar, makeup). · When photographing for documents, it is not recommended to wear your hair in tight buns or ponytails. Since the photo is taken from the front, there is a high chance that with this hairstyle you will look as if you had no hair at all. · You should avoid excessive backcombing of the hair on your head - it makes your head seem unnaturally large. · During artistic photography, it is advisable to let the model’s long, voluminous hair down. · If the model has a round face, she should avoid hairstyles with straight partings and open ears, and choose clothes with a V-shaped collar made of fabric with a vertical pattern. · If the model’s face is narrow and long, it is not recommended to wear smooth hairstyles, combed back hair or a straight parting, or wear clothes with a sharp V-neck for shooting. · In clothes with large shoulders the model will look like a hockey player. · A portrait of a person in a completely new suit looks more ridiculous than in an already “lived-in” one. · For overweight women, blouses and skirts in contrasting colors are not suitable, as they visually divide the figure into parts and emphasize fullness. For overweight women, the most acceptable clothes are made of smooth fabric with small and medium patterns, or plain clothes. · For overweight men, a three-piece suit is recommended, since a dark vest coupled with an unbuttoned jacket allows you not only to demonstrate to others your openness, but also to make your figure more slender. · For overweight women, it is better to use a colorful scarf or a light scarf to hide a double chin. For overweight men, it is very important not to wear shirts with tight collars, this can emphasize or even artificially create a double chin. · Pale blue items may appear white in photographs. Yellow and green colors can cast a glare on the face, giving it an unhealthy tint. Red and orange colors in photographs may bleed beyond the contour containing them. · On black and white film, the brightness of colors is enhanced. · If the model looks into the lens and her eyes do not express anything, then the face in the photo will have a stupid and meaningless expression. While shooting, think about something positive. · It is better to take pictures no earlier than 2-3 hours after sleep. · And, of course, don’t forget to look in the mirror before shooting, because no one knows you as well as you do. Important to know: Photographing in white clothes for documents is not recommended; filming in white clothes for a Russian passport is PROHIBITED; It is not recommended to cut or bend the received photographs; the passport office only accepts them in blocks. If you have any wishes for the photo (smile, fix your hair, etc.), the photographer will be happy to try to fulfill them, if you do not forget to report them. Tags:
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