Do

• Photos should be submitted in standard portrait layout (4 x 3 ratio). Do NOT submit square or panoramic photos.
• Take the picture in front of a white or light-colored wall.
• Keep your hands and arms at your sides.
• Smile for the picture.
• Focus the camera from your shoulders to the top of your head - see the examples for approximate sizing.
• Use a JPEG format image from a digital camera or scanner.

Don't

• Wear any hats, scarves, or sunglasses unless they are worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons.
  • Wear any oversized jewelry.
  • Have an inappropriate facial expression.
  • Have any other individuals or pets in the photo with you.
  • Have on an inappropriate t-shirt.

We strongly recommend uploading your school picture taken by a professional photographer for your Cardinal Card since it may already meet the ID picture requirements — no need to crop or adjust it. Photos that do not meet the required standards will not be printed.

Sample ID Photos

Acceptable Photo	Unacceptable Photos
Correct exposure  Solid background  Head and shoulders fill the frame  Smiling  Appropriate dress  Correct dimensions	Overexposed	Underexposed	Low quality/visible dots
Out of focus	Not a clear background	Portrait too small	Wrong dimensions