Photographic Image Reqirements for SCCS Student Cards and Application

Photographic Image Requirements

Saskatoon Catholic Cyber School has revised its requirement for photo standards used in the application and student card. The following photographic quidelines will help avoid application processing delays by ensuring that acceptable photos are taken the first time. A photo of the student is an essential part of the Saskatoon Catholic Cyber School. A good clear photo means that the student can be readily identified.

Your image should be 35mm by 45 mm (277 pixels by 356 pixels)

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Student Card

Camera Subject and Position

Capturing successful photo images begins with careful setup methods. The following is the recommended setup for these photographic requirements. Check that you have an adequate lighting arrangement, as lighting that is too direct or positioned incorrectly can cause shadows on face or background or shine on face:

position light source(s) to avoid shine and shadows mentioned above. Options include light sources on both sides of subject or above front
where possible avoid use of strong flash as this can cause background shadow, shine on face or red-eye. ‘Bouncing’ the flash as opposed to a ‘direct’ flash may help.

Check the camera/subject position:

place camera approximately 1 metre from the subject
have camera at subject’s eye level
position subject facing the camera and not too close to background
photographing ‘above’ young babies (i.e. baby lying on floor) is an option however ensure a suitable coloured background is still used.

Lens and Setting Requirements - Digital Cameras

For capture of photographs directly via a digital camera, please follow the lens and setting requirements below:
1. Recommended minimum resolution of at least 3 Mega Pixels on ‘highest quality’ setting.(300 dots per inch)
2. Digital zoom functions must be turned off and not used (as interpolated zoom images can become distorted).
3. No resizing, manipulating or morphing of captured images via intermediate software processes in any form

Clarity, Focus, Brightness, Contrast and Colour The photograph must: be of high quality colour (black and white photos are not acceptable) be clear, sharp and in focus with minumum reflective light on the face have a strong definition between the face and background be of appropriate brightness and contrast and show the skin tones and colour naturally have the entire face in focus. Please Note: Digital printed photos should be produced without discernible pixels or dot patterns.	Unacceptable Photos			Acceptable Photo
	Poorly focused	Photo too dark	Contrast too high
	Improper colour	Poor pixilation	Visible dot pattern

Background, Exposure and Lighting Photographs you provide must: have a colour neutral background i.e. plain light- coloured (not white or dark) show no background objects, chair backs, toys or other people not be over or under exposed be taken with uniform lighting and not show light or flash reflections on the face, or shadows on the face or background. No Red-eye.	Unacceptable Photos			Acceptable Photo
	Shadows on background	shadows on face	Red-eye
Incorrect background colour	Background objects	Under exposed	Over exposed/flash reflection

Glasses, Head Covers, Hats, Head Bands, Scarves and Hair If the person wears glasses: the position of the frames and where applicable, tinted lenses, must not obscure the definition or colour of the eyes show no background objects, chair backs, toys or other people there must be no flash reflection or room light reflecting off the glasses and the full eyes must be shown clearly sunglasses may not be worn or appear on top of the person’s head. Please note: thick / heavy rimmed frames must be removed. The Photograph must: be without head covering, hat, head band, bandanna or scarf except for religious or medical reasons clearly show in all cases, the person’s full facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face with no hair across the eyes or covering edge of face.		Unacceptable Photos		Acceptable Photo
		Frames too thick/heavy	Frames obscuring eyes
		Tinted lenses obsuring eyes	Flash/light reflection on glasses lens
Head band or bandanna partially covering forehead	Scarf covering chin/edges of face	Face covered with religious head covering with eyes only showing	Face partially covered with religious head covering causing shadows on face
Wearing sunglasses either on face or on head	Wearing hat	Hair across the eyes	Hair covering edge of face

Head Size and Position, Facial Expression and Eyes The photograph must: be a full front close-up view of the head and shoulders with the head covering 70% to 80% of the photo capture the person from slightly above top of head and include shoulders show the head centred / square on looking directly at the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of the face clearly show a neutral expression (not grinning, laughing or frowning) with the mouth closed show the eyes open and clearly visible.	Unacceptable Photos			Acceptable Photo
	Head too small	Head too big	Portrait style
	Head not facing camerar	Image not centred	Visible Eyes looking away from camera
	Head tilted	Expression not neutral	Visible Eyes partially closed