EasyCarting Mobile Passport Photo Service - Home Photography Guide

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With passport photos as difficult to access as they are, especially for anyone with kids/infants, or anyone looking for any international specifications, choose the convenient option of passport photos that come to your door – EasyCarting home delivery.

If you require a passport photo during this time and would like to take your own, we’ve created this easy guide to ensure your pics match the correct specifications. From here, our team to print and deliver the photos to your mailbox, allowing for contactless delivery, as well as the convenience we strive to deliver as a passport photo provider.

Simply select “I have an existing photo” on our booking form, and upload the passport photo/s you would like printed, and select a time for delivery.

A member of our team will ensure your passport photo meets all the requirements for the country/purpose you have selected, and will print however many sets you order (1 printed set includes 4 photos).

Some specifications, such as the dimensions of your photo, background colour, and brightness, can be edited by our professionals at no extra cost. This will ensure your passport photos have the maximum chance of being accepted – however, much of this chance requires certain specifications to be met when the photo is taken.

Here is a guide for home photographers when taking a passport/ID photo:

• Your photo should be taken in front of a plain white background. This could be a wall, or a cupboard, or any other white backdrop – if you require a different background colour, such as a red background for Indonesian passport photos, our professionals can edit this as required after the photo is taken.
• The ideal background will be well lit with indirect natural light. Try facing the light source to ensure one side of the face isn’t brighter than the other.
• Additional light sources should be used where possible (overhead lights, lamps, etc.), but be wary of lights that cast a yellow light and alter your natural skin tone in the final photo – the final photo should be an accurate representation of your appearance.
• Ideally, the photo should be taken by a second person, standing approximately 1.2 to 1.5 metres away from you. Selfies are discouraged and should only be tried if no other option is available.
• Ask your photographer to leave plenty of blank space above your head, and to be cautious of casting shadows on your face.
• During the photo, look straight into the camera with a neutral expression. Your face outline should be completely unobstructed, and your mouth should be closed:
  • Religious headwear is accepted.
  • Sweep as much hair off of your face as possible.
  • Glasses are not always allowed, depending on the document you are applying for – we recommend going without glasses, as any reflections, or part of the frame obstructing your eyes, will lead to your photo being rejected.
  • No decorative headwear (hats, bows, etc.).
  • For some passports, your ears must be visible (hair tucked behind ears), check if this applies (Chinese and Taiwanese passports are notable examples).
• The photo must be clear, in focus, and of sufficient definition (most modern day camera phones are more than acceptable).

Once this process is finished, the photo can be printed! This must be done on a high quality printer on photo quality paper.

If you require printing in Melbourne, or the surrounding suburbs of Melbourne, feel free to contact us and we will hand deliver prints to your door. Delivery is free, so the price for convenience is low.

For more information, see our reviews here, and our booking page here.

All the best,

EasyCarting Team.