Photo Guidelines

We require that the photo submitted with the application is:

 

• Recent photo of the applicant

• Applicant’s face clear and visible

• No added filters

• High Resolution, not pixelated

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If sending a selfie is your only option, here are some tips for taking a great selfie:

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• Position yourself near a window for great indoor light

• If you’re taking the photo inside choose a neutral wall as your background

• For good outdoor light stand under a shady tree or take the photo early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the sun is closer to the horizon but not yet set

• Make sure the sun or lighting comes from in front or to the side of your face, not from behind

• Choose to be sitting or standing, make sure to straighten your back and look eye-level into the camera

• Set the photo timer on your camera, prop your phone up on a table, and take a step back so it looks like someone else took the photo

• Most importantly, be comfortable and smile!

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What not to do when taking a selfie:

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• No noticeable photo filters

• Avoid bathroom selfies, mirror selfies, car selfies, and gym selfies

• Don’t hold the camera below eye level

• Don’t use flash – it gives a harsh look to your photo