Passport photos are the photos used on your passport to identify who you are.
From government website:
Rules for digital photos The quality of your digital photo Your photo must be:
clear and in focus in colour unaltered by computer software at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall at least 50KB and no more than 10MB What your digital photo must show The digital photo must:
contain no other objects or people be taken against a plain light-coloured background be in clear contrast to the background not have ‘red eye’ If you’re using a photo taken during your application, include your head, shoulders and upper body. Do not crop your photo – it will be done for you.
In your photo you must:
be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera have a plain expression and your mouth closed have your eyes open and visible not have hair in front of your eyes not have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons) not have anything covering your face not have any shadows on your face or behind you
not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to do so.
People take photographs to remember snapshots in time.
Why is photography important?
It can show us things that we could never normally see, perhaps from a long time ago.
What skills do you need to be a good photographer?
Patience, an eye for potential pictures, knowledge of how to use a proper camera.
How many different kinds of photography can you think of?
Landscapes, portrait, animals, journalism, architectural etc.
How does photography help us see the world?
You can see the world from somebody else’s perspective. This may influence how you look and think about objects.
Can photographic images be trusted?
Photographic images can not always be trusted as it is so easy to edit and manipulate them with modern day software.
What are the similarities and differences between photography and other types of visual art?
Artistry and painting are similar to photography, as you are creating a picture by various different methods, however when painting you are creating the image yourself.
When would it not be OK to take a photograph?
If you don’t have direct permission from whoever is in the picture or if someone is in need of help or in immediate danger.
How do you know when you’ve made a good photograph?
If what you want in the picture is there and it fits the theme that you want. The main object in the image should be what is in focus.
Are photographers also artists?
Not all photographers are renownedpainters, but can be considered artists in a different way.
Where is the best place to see photographs?
If you know what you are looking for then the best place to take a photograph can be almost anywhere.
What kind of photography interests you most?
Portraits.
What confuses or frustrates you about photography?
The percentage of photographs that will be usable in something such as coursework compared to the number of photos thatmay be taken in the photoshoot.
