7 home lighting setups for a document photo
Best lighting for passport photos at home — window, overcast, doorway, two-lamp, and phone-torch bounce.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
Quick reference table
| # | Issue | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrong KB | Resize iteratively |
| 2 | Wrong pixels | Crop to notification size |
| 3 | HEIC format | Convert to JPG |
| 4 | Grey background | Retake with wall light |
| 5 | Face too small | Step back, crop tighter |
| 6 | Old studio print | Regenerate at 35×45 mm |
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See also
- How to take a passport photo at home with your phone
Take a compliant Indian passport photo at home: wall setup, lighting direction, distance, and which phone camera to use.
- Why your white background isn't white (and what to do)
Background not white enough for passport or OCI? Shadows, grey walls, and halo edges from cheap removal — and how to fix each.
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- TroubleshootingP1iPhone photo won't upload? It's probably HEICHEIC photos from iPhone often fail Indian government portals. Convert to JPG and change camera settings to stop it recurring.