It’s almost time for baby’s first vacation, which means you’re all ready to plan out exactly what you’ll need for the exotic getaway. But in between the nappies and wet wipes, don’t forget to sort out your baby passport picture, giving you the freedom to travel with your newborn or baby as you wish.
So when it comes to taking that quick passport photo, how easy is it to take a passport-appropriate photo of your child? Follow these steps and you’ll be set when it comes to getting everything sorted; no need for last-minute panics.
Everything vital in the frame
Similarly to an adult passport, the passport for an infant needs to include all the basic features you’d expect from a passport photograph, including visibility of eyes, nose, mouth in a pose in which your baby is looking straight ahead at the camera. The neck and chin should also be present in the photo, and completely visible within the frame.
Keep those eyes open
Of course, we all know that babies aren’t always keen on collaborating with your photographer, so the use of props and toys can provide a way to attract interest and get photos at the correct angle. Keeping the eyes open can also be a struggle especially for younger babies, and though toys can help with this most passport approvals will be understanding of a sleeping baby, as long as everything else is in order for the photograph.
Go neutral
If you baby wears glasses or often wears a hat, remove them – and the same applies to overly bright or over the top clothing that draw more attention to what your baby is wearing then their face. The idea is to have your baby’s appearance as natural as possible, while any birthmarks, freckles and moles are entirely visible. Propping your infant’s head up with a neutral towel or blanket can achieve the results you need.
If you’re looking to get your baby passport-certified, or you just want to know more about how to take the best passport photos of your infant, we can help. At Paspic we can offer you support in creating perfect quality photos, that get approved the first time. Take a look at our services to find out more.
