Makeup for ID photos. How to take a good passport photo

Admit it, do you like your photo on documents? I'm sure most will say no. The fault is the wrong makeup and clothes. In this post, I will share some makeup tricks that will help you look amazing on your passport, driver's license, and other documents. Let's start soon.

Why do we look unnatural in photo documents

Only a few are lucky with photogenicity. The rest need to carefully prepare for a photo shoot, especially for documents. Photography doesn't always show your best side. A specific posture, the inability to smile and turn to the lens with the “working” side of the face does its job. In the mirror, everything looks perfect, but in the photo it turns out worse than you expect. To make the photo exceed your expectations, follow a simple sequence of actions.

The right time for a photo session

The day is ideal for taking ID photos. By the evening you can be tired, and in the morning swelling under the eyes makes itself felt. Therefore, plan the time for a photo session correctly so that the image in your passport does not become your biggest secret.

Attention to clothes

Choose an outfit in pastel colors or color, but consider your color type. Read more about this. Avoid black and white clothing. You need to be able to wear black correctly (I will talk more about this in one of the following posts). With an unsuccessful combination, black style will emphasize all skin imperfections.

The white clothes in the photo are not attractive, they merge with the skin. And no turtlenecks and other things with a high throat. Your ideal option is a v-neck dress or blouse.

The subtleties of makeup

Remember the two main makeup rules when preparing for a passport photo: use only matte makeup and make your makeup a little brighter than usual. And then - follow the instructions.

Apply foundation on your face and always on your neck. It is very ugly when the neck stands out in color in the photo.

Choose a foundation with the inscription HD, it is suitable for photo shoots.

Carefully hide dark circles under the eyes.

Do contouring with a special pencil. Draw cheekbones, hide the chin and make the shape of the nose more elegant.

Apply matte powder to sculpted areas.

Draw eyebrows. To do this, use a pencil, special shadows or mascara. Don't forget to comb every hair.

Start your eye makeup. To do this, use matte shadows. I recommend taking natural shades (beige, gray, brown), they look better. Make arrows with dark shadows, and draw the inside of the eyes with eyeliner. I repeat: apply a little more shadow than usual. Such makeup in the photo will be more advantageous. Remember, in makeup for a photo, the emphasis should be on the eyes.

Hide imperfections under the eyes with the corrector. It will also help remove crumbling shadows.

Cover your eyes with mascara to add volume. For a photo, it is better than an extension.

Make up your lips with lipstick that matches the color of your lips as much as possible. Again, be mindful of matte.

Immediately before photographing, apply mattifying powder to the face and neck.

How to style your hair before a photo shoot for documents

There are no special recommendations regarding hairstyles. Just don't slick your hair back and don't overuse hairspray (it can give a glossy effect). Also, try not to do a trendy hairstyle, as you risk looking ridiculous in a couple of decades. Neat, clean, well-styled, natural hair is the secret to a successful photo. Read more about fashionable haircuts and coloring techniques.

And a little about poses

I understand that a photo for documents implies seriousness and a static pose. However, there are a few tricks that will make the photo a little better. For example, a long nose looks neater if you tilt your head back a little. And an elongated face will be more proportional if you tilt it.

Try to relax while taking pictures. Ask the photographer to warn you a couple of seconds before the picture. So the face will be more natural and the problem with tightness, which is typical for most ID photos, will be solved.

P.S. Take enough time to prepare for the photo session. It is important that you like yourself on the documents, because some of them are with you forever.

In hairstyles for teenage girls, individuality should be traced, because at this time young girls begin to grow up.

Most often, they opt for hairstyles that emphasize their features and symbolize lightness, youth and naturalness.

Therefore, girls aged 12-14 almost never use jewelry and hair styling products.

A girl who is 12 years old, first of all, wants her hairstyle to be fashionable. At this time, most girls begin a transitional age.

Here you will need the help of a mother who will tell her daughter what is in fashion now and how to clean her hair.

Basically, girls of 12 years old have medium-length curls. Therefore, they need to pick up such teenage hairstyles for school that remove interfering strands, especially from the face.

Therefore, a girl can learn to weave a French braid in the form of a rim. The braided headband will fix the hair, preventing it from falling into the eyes.

When going to school, a girl can easily make herself a high ponytail by wrapping a strand around its base.

Many fashionable teenage hairstyles are created on the basis of the tail. From the strands gathered together, you can braid a braid or twist the bundles.

When they are already 12, girls like to weave all kinds of braids. They can be textured, that is, woven with the help of side strands, and wide, giving volume to the hairstyle.

Girls weave French braids on medium strands, as well as cool Afro-braids and modern zizi, as in the photo.

Moreover, girls who strive to be different from others do not weave them to the end, leaving most of them beautifully falling on their shoulders.

Braids can be of different sizes, woven around the head or diagonally. Often they are collected together, creating a unique pattern.

Very fashionable and at the same time ordinary hairstyles are created using a curling iron. You can leave the curls loose by wearing a rag headband.

But some girls collect their hair in a slide, fixing it with small “crabs”, or clasping it with a satin ribbon.

Two ponytails located on the sides of the head are suitable for girls. From strands of tails you can twist cool horns. They need to be wound up to the very ends, securing with beautiful hairpins.

Flagella and French braid: how to make girls 12 years old?

If there is very little time left for school preparations, it is easiest for a 12-year-old girl to make fashionable tail-based flagella.

This is done quickly and easily, so no parental help is needed. The hairstyle is suitable for both medium and long curls.

First, all the hair must be pulled off with an elastic band at the top of the head. The strands of the tail, so that they are obedient, are lightly smeared with styling foam. Then they are divided into two equal parts (it can be four).

Each strand individually must be tightly twisted in a clockwise direction. After twisting, the strands will need to be connected in a certain way.

They need to be twisted together, but in a different direction, that is, against the clock. This is important, otherwise the created tourniquet will quickly be cut.

Weaving a French braid takes time and skill. But if a 12-year-old girl practices several times, then she will learn to weave this braid quite quickly and beautifully.

It is more appropriate to weave such a braid not for ordinary lessons, but for school holidays, like a classmate's birthday and a disco.

Also, a French braid is a very suitable hairstyle that can be captured in a photo in a school album.

For weaving a French braid, you need to collect all the strands in the crown area and divide them into three parts.

With a strand from the left edge, you need to cover the one that is located in the middle. Then, in the same place, you need to put a strand from the right edge.

To continue weaving, you need to add loose hair from the sides to the braid.

That is, along with the next left strand, you need to grab some hair from the left side of the head. According to this scheme, the braid is woven to the very tip.

To make the weaving even, all the strands must be of the same thickness. To create a lush braid, you need to take thick strands, slightly pulling them into loops.

In the process of weaving, it is better to hold the strand in the middle with your hand, since when grabbing the side hairs, the braid can unravel.

As soon as there are no free strands left, you can finish weaving in the classic way.

What is interesting for older girls?

13, and especially 14-year-old girls already feel like adults, so they want to look the same. Ribbons in braids and simple elastic bands are no longer interesting to them.

Almost all girls of 14 years old are trying to find their own style in makeup and hair.

As for braids, girls prefer to weave complex and beautiful ones. For long curls, 14-year-old girls make French or fishnet braids, as well as a fishtail.

Some 14-year-old girls collect their hair in trendy buns. This hairstyle is created almost without difficulty, and also gives the girl a businesslike look.

Therefore, it is good to go to school with a bunch on your head. In addition, tightly collected hair will not scatter in different directions.

Older girls no longer go to class with loose curls.

They try to be attractive, so they decorate their medium or long strands with elegant hairpins or headbands.

Many make the hairstyle as natural as possible by winding strands on large diameter curlers.

Teenage hairstyles for 14-year-old girls involve the use of headbands in the same tone as the hair color, or at least a soft pastel shade.

Girls prefer to remove the side strands back with hairpins or bouffant.

Many girls strive to radically change and make fashionable haircuts for themselves. Modern teenage haircuts are a cascade and a ladder with a flat or oblique bangs.

There are girls who, wanting to stand out among their peers, cut their hair very short.

In the 7th or 8th grade girls start to get interested in subcultures.

Among some eighth graders, emo haircuts are becoming popular. They suggest very long bangs, hair is dyed black.

Secrets of creating interesting hairstyles for girls 14 years old

Some teen hairstyles are quite easy to create but look very sophisticated. Hurrying to school, the girls weave two thin braids on the sides and connect them together with an elastic band at the back of the head.

For medium and long hair, girls of 14 years old often make bunches. You can create an original bun if you collect your hair in a high tail and comb it for splendor.

The bouffant is done with a fine-toothed comb.

Lush curls need to be twisted like a coil inward, as if moving towards the face. The twisted tail must be fixed in place with the help of stealth.

It is advisable to decorate the hairstyle with an artificial bud or hairpin.

Fashionable teenage hairstyles are made with weaving elements, leaving the strands loose. This is the hairstyle "French Falls", especially decorating long curled curls.

Weaving starts from the side and is performed according to the same pattern as the French braid. Only the lower strand should be left free, as if forming a jet of a waterfall.

The result is a rim around the head. The tip of the pigtail is hidden under the hair and is necessarily hooked by the invisible.

Girls are attracted to modern options for weaving braids. The favorite braid of most young girls is the fishtail.

Most girls will find this braid difficult. But she looks very stylish.

To weave a fishtail, you need to comb all the curls back and divide them into three parts.

Strands in the parietal region of the head need to start weaving with a spikelet (only 2 steps), and then collect the middle and right strands together.

The two strands obtained are intertwined with a spikelet, a little hair from the second far strand and unoccupied strands from the opposite side are added to them. At the base of the neck, an ordinary spikelet is already woven.

The tip of the "fishtail" is pulled together with an elastic band.

Photographs on documents are an occasion for endless jokes and emotions due to the fact that we often do not look our best in them. This is practically the standard of an unsuccessful photo. Light in professional photo studios is merciless to “bags” under the eyes, fine wrinkles and other skin defects. Meanwhile, it is enough to know a few simple secrets in order to look great in the photo in your documents, which are with us for more than one day or even a year. The basic makeup rules for photos in documents look like this:

1. It is best to take pictures during the day: at this time of day you look rested and fresh. In the evening you are already tired, and in the morning you have not yet woken up - you don’t want to “look” like this for the next few years, do you?

2. Do not wear black or white clothes: black will make facial features sharp, and white will blend into the skin. Try to avoid clothes that cover your neck: turtlenecks, scarves, scarves, etc. leave it for other cases. Light-colored, solid-colored clothing with a small neckline / neckline will suit you best.

3. Mirror training is important! Before going to the photo studio, try to "prepare" the optimal facial expression for shooting. To do this, try to remember which facial muscles you strain and which you relax while looking at yourself in the mirror. Naturally, at this moment you should like yourself as much as possible! Try to achieve a similar facial expression already with your eyes closed, and then open them and check in the mirror if everything worked out. This exercise will help you achieve the "right" facial expression in the studio. At the same time, it is important not to overdo it with tension and relaxation, do not lose naturalness!

4. Head tilt visually can brighten up a number of shortcomings. If you have small eyes or a large nose, you should slightly tilt your head back. If you are the owner of a fairly heavy chin, tilt your head forward a little, thereby shifting your attention to the top of your face. These simple tricks are sure to improve your shot!

5. Don't forget your hair. You should not fill your hair with varnish, and also do some super-creative, fashionable hairstyles, because they can go out of fashion or fall out of favor over time, and a passport is not made for one year! Of course, the hair must be clean. This is without a doubt. As for styling, it is better not to do smoothly combed, gathered back hair, as a rule, they do not look the best in the photo.

6. Pay a lot of attention to the tone of the face: as we said above, professional "light" emphasizes all the flaws. If you know how to make a professional "correction" of the face with a drawing of the cheekbones, temporal and jaw lobes, do not take the time for this: the result will exceed your expectations. If not, just try to apply the tone as evenly as possible, paint the “bruises” under the eyes with a concealer and mask the problem areas of the face pointwise. Don't forget to blend the tone along the hairline - and - most importantly - don't forget to apply the tone on the neck! After that, be sure to use matting powder and blush. Don't use bronzers, shimmers, satin eyeshadows, or any shimmery products in general.

7. In makeup, it is better to focus on the eyes, moreover: they can be drawn brighter than usual - professional light “eats” half of the make-up. Draw the inner part of the lower eyelid with a white pencil to “open” the eyes, emphasize the upper eyelid with eyeliner or a dark pencil. Choose shadows of a dark shade - but not extravagant bright colors; it is better to give preference to gray or brown tones. Don't forget to draw your eyebrows well! Just don’t overdo it with the shape: eyebrows change the face a lot, and the passport photo should match how you make up in everyday life.

8. Lipstick color should not be bright: ideally, it should match the tone of your lips.

That's all the simple tips on how to prepare for ID photography. Forget about the "bearded" things, you can look your best in your passport!

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Passport photography is a nightmare for many women. Here you will not take an advantageous position in three-quarters and you will not contrive with Photoshop. However, creating the conditions for a good ID photo is easy!

Delfi knows the top 5 passport photo tricks

First of all, it should be remembered that photography "eats" not only the relief of the face, but also 20% of makeup. However, “war paint” in a photo for a document will look out of place. The goal is to create a natural effect and emphasize the dignity of the face.

1. Step one. Creating a tone

A healthy complexion is the key to a successful photo. Believe me, not a single person has dark circles and bags under the eyes from constant lack of sleep, dull skin and inflammatory processes that tend to occur in the most prominent place. Therefore, the day before, you should put your face in order by doing a peeling, a mask and having a good night's sleep. And before going to the studio on a clean face, apply a base for makeup and use a concealer to remove any redness, dark circles and other appearance defects.

2. Step two. Correcting

As it was said, the photo "eats" the texture of the face. Therefore, after creating the “canvas”, you should take care of the relief of the portrait. So, with shadows or blush of natural beige-brown shades, or with a concealer, we highlight the shape of the nose, forehead and chin, and also slightly correct the cheekbones. The main thing is to know the measure. Plus, the high points of the face - nose, forehead, cheekbones - can be highlighted with a highlighter. When the result suits you, the correction should be covered with a thin layer of powder. This will ensure the safety of makeup and remove oily sheen.

3. Step three. We emphasize the eyes

Don't be fooled by eye makeup. In a passport photo, everything should be simple and tasteful. The best option is classic arrows and lengthening mascara. In order to create depth in the eyes, you can highlight them with pastel beige or brown shadows. And to reveal - add a little bit of light shadows to the inner corner.

4. Step four. Draw lips

It is worth abandoning the bright colors and blatant contrast of lipstick and pencil. The ideal option would be a lipstick of natural, discreet colors and an emphasis on the contour. The pencil should be in harmony and create a natural lip contour. And don't use glitter. If you want to add volume to your lips, apply a little white shadow on the “birdie” above the upper lip or a drop of lipstick a tone lighter than the main one in the center of the lips.

5. Step five. Creating a frame

Even a perfect face will look inconspicuous with a nest on the head. Hair for the photo should be clean, shiny and well-groomed. You should not be sophisticated with complex hairstyles and abandon the “tail”. It is better to leave everything as it is, because naturalness is always in fashion. You can only slightly correct the contour and fix the hairstyle with varnish.

A photograph is an essential component of the Russian Federation passport, which certifies the identity of a citizen. It must meet accepted standards. The Federal Migration Service of Russia, in the Administrative Regulations governing the issuance of passports, approved the main parameters for photography at 20 and 45 years old.

When submitting a package of documents for obtaining a Russian passport, a citizen provides a certain number of photographs that are completely identical to each other. How many photos do you need? For a new document - 2 pieces, for replacement and restoration - 4.

Paragraph 25 of the Administrative Regulations of the FMS, number 391, gives specific instructions regarding the size of the photographs provided. Their size must meet generally established standards:

• height - 45 millimeters;
• width - 35 millimeters.

The legislation provides for an electronic method of transferring a picture and a printed version made on photographic paper.

The electronic version can be transferred to the body registering the accepted documents on a digital medium or via the Internet. For the electronic version, special parameters are defined:

• Width and height correspond to the paper version.
• The minimum resolution is 600 dpi.
• The file size is 300 kilobytes. It cannot be exceeded.
• Format - JPG.

Russian passport photo requirements

The requirements for a photo for a Russian passport in 2019 are as specific as possible. Their implementation is mandatory.

Color spectrum

The picture can be color or black and white. This option is at the discretion of the applicant. Preferably the color version.

Color depth:

• 8 bits - for black and white photographs;
• 24 bits - for color.

Photo background

The image of a person for an official picture is made exclusively on a uniform white background. This is the new requirement. Previously, a light, plain background was allowed. Patterns, shadows and foreign objects should be absent.

Photo paper: glossy or matte

The regulation does not impose restrictions on the choice of photo paper for printing. You can choose between matte and glossy passport photo paper. The latter is resistant to fading, makes it possible to achieve a bright, contrasting image.

For a Russian passport, the corners in the pictures are not made.

Image Requirements

The photograph must match the age of the applicant (20 or 45) applying for a new passport. The law does not impose restrictions on the time of shooting. But he stipulates that there should not be significant and cardinal changes in appearance in comparison with the photograph.

• A full-face shot is a categorical requirement.
• Tilts and turns of the head are prohibited.
• Facial expression is calm, relaxed, facial expressions are natural.
• Look directly into the camera.
• Lips are not compressed, there is no smile.
• Most of the photo is taken by the face - 80 percent.
• Head height - 32 - 36 millimeters.
• Head width - 18 - 25 millimeters.

• The face is completely captured.
• Between the top edge of the picture and the top of the head - 5 millimeters of free space.
• Interpupillary distance - no more than 7 millimeters.
• The distance from the chin to the horizontal axis of the eyes is 12 millimeters.

The photograph must be of high quality, made in focus, with optimal settings for sharpness, contrast, color brightness, without deep shadows, taken in a well-lit room.

Appearance: glasses, beard, hair

The photograph on the passport of the Russian Federation must convey the corresponding reality and absolutely complete information about the appearance of a citizen.

• Photographing with loose hair is allowed as long as it does not cover the face.
• For those who wear a beard, there is an opportunity to take a photo with it. It should be borne in mind that wearing a beard is permanent.
• Corrective glasses, if required, must be included in the photo. Shooting with glasses is necessary for those who wear them. In this case, the following conditions must be met:
  1. The glasses are not tinted.
  2. The eyes are clearly visible.
  3. No glare from glasses.

Contact lenses are allowed. Corrective vision, transparent, but not colored.

Headdress

The regulation prohibits the use of any headgear when filming.

An exception has been made for citizens who, due to their religion, cannot fulfill this requirement. This is the only option when a headdress can be used and present in the photo. However, it should not cover part of the face.

Clothes for passport photo

Clothing for a photo on the passport of the Russian Federation must comply with a number of rules established by law.

Pictures where citizens are in uniform are prohibited. Plain, civilian clothes are the best choice. Preference should be given to plain clothes.

For pictures taken in black and white, dark shades are more suitable, for a color version, bright ones. Light colors of clothes will be lost on a white background. Do not wear checkered or patterned clothing.

Women should avoid low-cut dresses. For men, light-colored shirts and dark jackets are recommended.

There are no restrictions on the presence of jewelry. However, you should refrain from using decorating products, reduce their number, and exclude shiny objects. They will cause glare in the image.

When making photographs for a civil passport, all norms are important. Each of their components must be strictly observed. The acceptance of documents for a passport, if the photographs are taken outside the standards, will be refused on the basis of the relevant paragraph of the Administrative Regulations.