Photos?

[Catfight]

Ok, Im working on getting all the paperwork logistical issues out of the way while I wait on my instructor packet to be processed and Im not sure how best to proceed with the issue of the photos that the applicants will be including with their applications. How do you guys handle that part of the process?

Thanks

Steve

[Charles L. Cotton]

DPS used to refuse digital photos, but now they are approved if shot on a camera of at least 6-megapixel. I use a Canon Digital Rebel and print them on an HP photoprinter. I'm not sure of the model number, but I believe it's a 7300. I also use a cheap little program for turning the photos into passport photos. Here is a link: http://www.onthegosoft.com/passport_photo.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Invest in a paper cutter, they're worth their weight in gold.

Chas.

[Kalrog]

How would DPS know if the camera was 6MP or more? I know of some GREAT pictures shot on an Olympus E1 which is only 5MP, but there is no way you could tell that on a passport sized photo...

[Catfight]

Thanks for the info Charles! I'm a sucker for cheap software and I found that one you recommended this morning and have been tinkering with it. I think Ill buy it for sure as it seems to do exactly whats advertised. I'm with Kalrog on the issue of the megapixel though...theres really no way for DPS to tell unless they are just using 6 as an arbitrary number to ensure they get a decent quality picture sent to them. There are also Passport photo guidelines at the State Department website and I would wager that if those are followed (your software making it much easier to keep to the size restraints which are mandatory), it looks like the only real purchase I might have to make is for a photo printer. Ive got a very nice Canon Pixia, but I think for portabilities sake, I think a 4x6 photo printer would definitely fit the bill.

My question was mostly concerned with cameras and how to handle the process of the photos. Im computer literate so I don't fear much in that arena thankfully, but I know there are dedicated passport photo cameras out there but their cost is somewhat prohibitive in my opinion.

Thanks again!

[Liberty]

How would DPS know if the camera was 6MP or more? I know of some GREAT pictures shot on an Olympus E1 which is only 5MP, but there is no way you could tell that on a passport sized photo...

I once did passport photo's on a 2 megapixel camera. the camera had higher resolution than the printer could take advantage of.

[rat5545]

I use a Kodak 1275 12 mega pixel and the Kodak 600 printer. This allows you to choose a 4 picture layout and print it. Very economical setup.

[Oldgringo]

DPS used to refuse digital photos, but now they are approved if shot on a camera of at least 6-megapixel. I use a Canon Digital Rebel and print them on an HP photoprinter. I'm not sure of the model number, but I believe it's a 7300. I also use a cheap little program for turning the photos into passport photos. Here is a link: http://www.onthegosoft.com/passport_photo.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Invest in a paper cutter, they're worth their weight in gold.

Chas.

Thanks for sharing the above software info, Chas. It's time for us to renew our passports so I purchased and downloaded this program this afternoon and took some photos here in the house. The money we saved on passport photos has already offset the cost of the software plus we can use the software in other applications.