Each time we apply for a new program or especially for new jobs or Visa interviews, the thing we observe is that they need a latest photograph. A photograph which is not older than 6 moths and each University or each Consulate has its own specifications.
So paying 10-15 dollars every time on such photographs is not only time consuming but also is very expensive in my opinion.
So I found out a way, to get not 1 but around 6 passport photos for 25 cents :))
Isn't that wonderful to get it done for so less and the quality is unmatched for. So I thought why not share it with everyone so that you would have the same smile that I have after looking at that photos.
First of all, I am sure everyone is opting for taking the photo themselves on a white background. So few tips to take pics at home on a white background are:
1. If possible take the pictures in natural light. Stand in-front of the wall where the light is shining bright.
2. If not, then obviously shoot in flash mode.
3. Do not lean on the wall, stand at-least a feet distance from the wall.
4. Check the shadows.
5. Take at-least 5 test photos, it just takes few min and its free of cost with your own digital cam or even a phone..(I took almost 20, but 5 good ones are sufficient to compare)
6. Load the pics and check for the best ones. Crop according to the dimensions mentioned. For US visa, check here. They even have a photo tool, so once you have selected the photo, try using the photo tool.
7. Once you have saved the photo, open a new Microsoft Word Document.
8. Insert a 3x3 table with an overall size of 4x6 and each cube size of 2x2.(This way for a US visa you get 6 passport pics, you can always adjust accordingly).
If the picture looks something like this,
And the Word Document like this,
So paying 10-15 dollars every time on such photographs is not only time consuming but also is very expensive in my opinion.
So I found out a way, to get not 1 but around 6 passport photos for 25 cents :))
Isn't that wonderful to get it done for so less and the quality is unmatched for. So I thought why not share it with everyone so that you would have the same smile that I have after looking at that photos.
First of all, I am sure everyone is opting for taking the photo themselves on a white background. So few tips to take pics at home on a white background are:
1. If possible take the pictures in natural light. Stand in-front of the wall where the light is shining bright.
2. If not, then obviously shoot in flash mode.
3. Do not lean on the wall, stand at-least a feet distance from the wall.
4. Check the shadows.
5. Take at-least 5 test photos, it just takes few min and its free of cost with your own digital cam or even a phone..(I took almost 20, but 5 good ones are sufficient to compare)
6. Load the pics and check for the best ones. Crop according to the dimensions mentioned. For US visa, check here. They even have a photo tool, so once you have selected the photo, try using the photo tool.
7. Once you have saved the photo, open a new Microsoft Word Document.
8. Insert a 3x3 table with an overall size of 4x6 and each cube size of 2x2.(This way for a US visa you get 6 passport pics, you can always adjust accordingly).
If the picture looks something like this,
And the Word Document like this,
9. Now as easy as it is, Copy paste the photo in each of the cube.
10. Save the document and convert it into a .jpj/jpeg format, save in any portable device, a pen drive or even in the phone.
11. Go to Harvey Norman store with a photo booth and simply take a print. 4R glossy print would be perfect for the dimensions I mentioned. 4R glossy each print is 25cents, so according to sizes the cost varies, but nothing is more than 50 or 60 cents.
12. Take a sharp pen knife and a scale and cut them neatly into 6 separate photos.
And your passport photos are ready just for 25cents.
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