I'm a Canadian citizen currently living in the US (New Jersey). My passport has recently expired, so I need to renew ASAP. I've heard of many, many horror stories about rejected passport photos---the local photographer said she no longer offers refunds because her last 4/5 clients were rejected. The other local photographer has similar stories. There are a list of recommended photo studios on the embassy site, but the closest is 1 hours away, in Philadelphia.

Today, I went to Sears because I heard it was recommended. After several versions reprinted (head slightly too small, then mouth slightly agape), I thought I had one that would work.

…until I got home and realized that the lighting was not direct but was to the side.

Honestly, it's ridiculous because everything is well lit, and it seems everything else is perfect. But can someone comment on the likelihood that the photo will be rejected because the left side of my face is slightly darker than the right?



(Incredibly frustrated right now. I do not want to go back to Sears a third time)