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Best lighting for passport photos
Soft daylight beats harsh flash: a setup that keeps the face even and the background clean.
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LightingWindowShadows
Window-light rule
Angle the face about 45° to the window. Backlight creates silhouettes; front-side light evens the face.
Overcast days are ideal — soft, diffused light.
What to avoid
Ceiling lights alone cast hard shadows. Flash causes glare and red-eye. Coloured LEDs skew skin tone.
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