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8 tips for taking great ID photos with your Pixel

Several screenshots showing various differences in a photo using Pixel's photo editing tools.

A photo captured with a Pixel 6 Pro (left) versus with a professional-grade setup featuring dedicated camera equipment (right).

A side-by-side showing a headshot-style photo taken with a Pixel and with a professional camera.

How not to take a great ID photo (left). You’ll want a plain background and a natural expression (right).

A side-by-side comparison showing the right and wrong ways to pose for an ID photo.

A light shirt can blend into a white background, whereas a darker shirt will help you stand out.

A side-by-side comparison of photos with the subject wearing light and dark shirts.

Make sure you have even lighting that doesn’t wash you out or leave parts of your face in shadow.

Three photos showing the difference in photos when in different lighting.

Your Pixel’s selfie camera can also help take a good portrait photo. Just remember: You’re posing for an ID photo, not a moody social media selfie.

A side-by-side comparison of headshot-style photos with different poses.

Caption: Turning on the grid will help you frame your shot perfectly.

A screenshot showing the Pixel camera's grid function.

The main camera lens on a Pixel Fold (left) compared to a shot using the 5x telephoto lens (right).

The main camera lens on a Pixel Fold (left) compared to a shot using the 5x telephoto lens (right).

Don’t be afraid to take lots (and lots) of different versions.

A compilation of several headshot-style shots from a Pixel camera roll.

Try using Pixel’s suggested edits — or dive in and mess around with some settings on your own — to get a look and style you love.

Several screenshots showing various differences in a photo using Pixel's photo editing tools.

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