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Instructions for Submitting a Digital Photograph (Image)Compositional Specifications: The submitted digital image must conform to the following compositional specifications or the entry will be disqualified. Head Position o The person being photographed must directly face the camera. o The head of the person should not be tilted up, down, or to the side. o The head of the person should cover about 50% of the area of the photograph. Background o The person being photographed should be taken with the person in front of a neutral, light-colored background. o Dark or patterned backgrounds are not acceptable. Focus o The photograph must be in focus. Decorative Items o Photographs in which the person being photographed is wearing sunglasses or other items that detract from the face will not be accepted. Head Coverings and Hats o Photos of applicants wearing head coverings or hats are only acceptable if the head covering is worn for religious beliefs; and even then, the head covering may not obscure any portion of the face of the applicant. Photographs of applicants with tribal or other headgear not specifically religious in nature will not be accepted; photographs of military, airline, or other personnel wearing hats will not be accepted. Color photographs in 24-bit color depth are required. Photographs may be downloaded from a camera to a file in the computer, or they may be scanned to a file in the computer. If you are using a scanner, the settings must be for True Color or 24-bit color mode. Color photographs must be scanned at this setting for the requirements of the DV program. See the additional scanning requirements below. See more about Technical Specifications Tweet |