Successful U.S. Passport and Visa photography begins with careful setup and appropriate production methods. Please review the guidance and tips below for obtaining a high quality photo.
Please review all of the photo requirements for applying for a U.S. Passport or Visa.
If you are setting up a proper area to take photos, then consider:
The lighting arrangement should consist of a minimum of three (3) points of illumination; two (2) points of illumination should be placed at approximately 45 degrees on either side of the subject's face, the third point should be placed so as to illuminate the background uniformly. The background should be uniformly illuminated to remove any shadows or other lighting effects that would otherwise interfere with clearly discerning the facial outline on the background.