Each one of us wondered whether it’s possible to actually look good in an ID photo at least once. Some may have given up on the idea of having a decent picture in your passport or driving license. Others actually know what to do to appear fresh in their document photos. If you want to join the latter group, this post is for you.
7 Tricks to Make Your Driving License Photo Stand Out
Frankly, not many people feel good about pulling out their licence when needed. Usually the image for it is taken in a hurry and looks a little off, so no one is truly excited about that. It’s not surprising at all: if you take your photo using the services of a photo centre, chances are, their staff wouldn’t care much about helping you look your best. Taking the photo at home changes the game entirely and this is how to do it:
- Find an online photo booth that suits your needs.
- Take your photo using a smartphone or with help from a friend.
- Choose the one where you feel you look the nicest and upload it to the photo service.
- Pick the ID type and the country you need it for.
- The tool will instantly recognize the requirements and will edit the image to match the U.K. driving licence photo standards.
- Pay the £7 fee and download your digital photo ready for submission. There will be a template with 4 images for printing as well.
As long as it’s not a selfie that you’re submitting, you should receive a 100% compliant result that will work for both paper and online applications. The software will also substitute the background for a plain white without damaging your silhouette. If your eye or head proportions need changing, the online service can take care of that no problem.
Using the online counterpart has proved to be more effective and easy on the budget. It costs twice the amount of the offline alternative, saves you the stress, and commute time.
Get the best looking photo by following tips below. These work for general photos as well, so keep the advice in mind when there’s a photoshoot on the cards:
Stay refreshed and nourish your skin from within. Drinking lots of fluids, water, fresh juices and green tea is best for a fresh relaxed looking face. Steer clear of alcohol as it causes puffiness and dull face
A quick face massage prior to taking the photo will release the unwanted tension and lift up the face
Wear monochrome colors. Bright shades are nice for casual photos, but when taking your driving licence image you need to stick to darker hues to contrast the white background
Don’t wear glasses. Leave them on only if you absolutely can’t go without, otherwise putting them aside is best to avoid glaring and unnecessary shading on the face
Choose the most well-lit spot in the house. It’s better to set up across the window during daytime to achieve a shadowless, crips and contrasting image. Although be wary of the overexposure and set your phone in a way so it doesn’t happen
No post-editing is allowed! Do not photoshop or use any other photo enhancements on your image. This automatically disqualifies your application
If you’re wearing makeup, apply natural nude shades to take the photo. Lipstick’s allowed as long as nothing too loud and tacky
Getting a driver’s licence in the U.K is as regular of a procedure as it is for any other country. It does require a successfully passed theory test and a practical exam in order for you to receive your licence. As long as you stick to the easy rules mentioned in the post you should be getting a slick looking one in no time.
Lots of people in RW are getting UK drivers licenses?