How to Take the Best Photos for Your ID Cards

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Chose a place to take your photo's.

   You do not need a huge room, look for a room that is not used very often and has enough space for you and the subject.
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   Step 2: Consider whether the employer requires the employee to be standing or seated when they have their photo taken.

   ,, A light blue color works well for corporate images.
   
   The backdrop can be pinned to the wall using small tacks or tape if you do not have a proper backdrop support.
   
   If you do not have any suitable backdrops you should have a plain colored wall behind the subject. , Always use the same distance from the wall so that the images have a uniform feel to them. ,, This will evenly distribute the light. , Use your tripod and manual settings instead. , This way you will not be taking up their time whilst you get the area set up. ,,,,,
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   Step 3: Look for a sturdy chair without casters.

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   Step 4: Use a plain backdrop if you have one.

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   Step 5: Place the chair about 1 foot away from the wall.

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   Step 6: Set up simple lighting using a key light and soft box if you have one.

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   Step 7: If you do not have a lighting kit

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   Step 8: then use an external flash with a diffuser attached and the flash pointing towards the ceiling or the wall behind you.

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   Step 9: Avoid using the internal camera flash because you have very little control over the lighting and color cast it will produce.

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    Step 10: Take a couple of practice shots using your preferred method of set up prior to taking the shots of employees.

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    Step 11: Put your subject at ease

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    Step 12: tell them how to sit or stand and take the images quickly

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    Step 13: this way they will not begin to feel uncomfortable.

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    Step 14: Take 2 or 3 images and check that the subject is looking at you with their eyes open and the shot is in focus.

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    Step 15: Load your images onto your computer as soon as possible to ensure they are safe.

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    Step 16: Set up a folder for the images and consider backing up the images on an external hard drive.

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    Step 17: Make any required editing adjustments.

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