Photo ID (PID) Self-pic Cheat sheet - How do I take my own photo

Oct 13, 2026

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Photo ID (PID) Self-pic Cheat sheet outlining how to take an acceptable self-photo. It specifies requirements on selfie distance and the need for a buddy or camera timer, allowed head coverings, and natural facial expression with no digital enhancement. It requires photos taken within the last 6 months, both eyes open and clearly visible, and acceptable glasses without flash reflections. It also covers camera and framing, blank off-white backgrounds, no shadows, color, sharp focus, minimum 600x600 pixels, landscape orientation, and file naming as Last name, First name, and Employee #.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResumes

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

No Selfies

Allowed head coverings

Natural facial expression

Keep Your Eyes Open

Eyes visible

Look and Framing

Camera direction and shoulders

Background Tips

Blank wall

Tips

No shadows and correct distance

Photo Position Specifications

Color, focus, dimensions

Rename file format

Photo ID (PID) Self-pic Cheat sheet | How do I take my own photo? | | No Selfies | | | --- | --- | --- | | •Only have a smartphone? You also need a buddy or camera self timer. Arm-length selfies are too close, causing distorted features. | | | |
You Can't Leave your Hat On
•No head coverings other than those worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons | | --- | | | |
Be a Natural Beauty
•Please use a neutral facial expression or a natural smile.
•Photos must not be digitally enhanced to change your appearance (\#nofilter)
•Photos must have been taken within the last 6 months. | | | |
Keep Your Eyes Open
•Both eyes must be open and clearly visible.
•You can wear glasses, if your eyes are clearly visible and there is no flash reflection. | We can easily zoom in, but we can’t zoom out! Please provide a landscape photo similar to the one below: Photo ID (PID) Self-pic Cheat sheet | How do I take my own photo? | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | into the Camera | | | •Please look straight on into the camera; side or profile images will not be accepted.
•Your shoulders must be squared to the camera. | | | Look | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Background Tips | | | •Photos must be taken against a blank white, or off-white wall without any patterns, holes, or scuff marks.
•Stand at least an arms length away from the wall so you don't cast any shadows. | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Tips | | | •Shadows are unacceptable; Make sure there is no shade on your face or body.
•The camera should be more than 4ft away from your body, at your eye level.
•The photo must include empty space above your head and reach down to your bellybutton.
•Do not crop photos.
•Take photo in landscape orientation, not portrait. | | | Photo Position | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Specifications | | | •Photos must be in color; black and white photos will not be accepted.
•Photos must be in focus; blurry photos will not be accepted.
•Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 x 600 pixels (i.e. not grainy)
•Rename with Last name, First name and Employee \# | | | Technical We can easily zoom in, but we can’t zoom out! Please provide a landscape photo similar to the one below:

FAQs

Can I use a normal smartphone selfie for my Photo ID (PID)?

Only if you have a buddy or a camera self-timer. Arm-length selfies are too close and can distort features.

What facial and image-editing rules must I follow?

Use a neutral expression or natural smile, with no digital enhancement or filters. The photo must be taken within the last 6 months.

What background, lighting, and photo orientation are required?

Use a blank white or off-white wall with no patterns or marks, and stand far enough to avoid shadows. Photos must be landscape orientation and must not be cropped.

Oct 13, 2026

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