Tips for Taking Clear ID Photos

Printing photo ID cards is one of the most common uses for ID card systems – from education to healthcare to hospitality, many organizations and businesses include employee photos in their ID cards. But do you know the essential tips and equipment you’ll need for taking clear ID card photos?

Tips for Taking Clear ID Photos

Lighting
The lighting in your cardholder photos is extremely important. A photo that’s too dark because you took it in a poorly lit hallway, or a photo that’s too bright because the person was next to a window, will affect the print quality of the photo and make it hard to identify the cardholder.

If possible, you should avoid having fluorescent overhead lights as your only light source. While unavoidable in many office buildings, putting a lamp near the subject will help balance shadows caused by harsh overhead lights. A camera’s built-in flash may also help as long as it isn’t so bright it washes out the person or causes them to squint.