xxManBeaterxx
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Did you smile? Not smile? I'm getting my license renewed and i've never smiled in ID photos and i end up looking like a half sleepy criminal.
Drivers License - To smile or not to smile?
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shontay07108
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Lol! Half sleepy criminal. I would say smile. I've smiled in all my photos. The lighting is already unflattering and the person snapping the pic doesn't give a toss about whether it comes out right not. You can't go wrong with a lovely smile.
reesesilverstar
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I didn't in my first and it sucked. I say smile!
LC
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LOL! omg i would have been so mad
Originally Posted by DILLIGAF
My last DL (FL) pic I stood infront of the paper background, faced front and then heard the "photographer" yell next. I didn't even know he took a picture and I look crazy as a result. And people wonder why I still show my NYS ID. *smh* |
LOL! omg i would have been so mad
MissAlexisDDD
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I smiled! I don't know what it is with our state, but the pictures look phenominal. It's like they airbrush it out and do touch ups. I'm such a nerd, I show mine alot and love to get carded. >_<
xxManBeaterxx
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I just got back from the DMV I smiled this time
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xxManBeaterxx
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I agree. I put on a huge smile this time lol
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LMAO!!! I wish i could see it
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I do notice people look airbrushed on their drivers license!! Hey if your hot no shame in showing off
I'm much happier with my new drivers license pic, i hated showing my old one i'm 24 (but i look older) and i still get carded
| Originally Posted by shontay07108
Lol! Half sleepy criminal. I would say smile. I've smiled in all my photos. The lighting is already unflattering and the person snapping the pic doesn't give a toss about whether it comes out right not. You can't go wrong with a lovely smile. |
I agree. I put on a huge smile this time lol
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| Originally Posted by DILLIGAF
My last DL (FL) pic I stood infront of the paper background, faced front and then heard the "photographer" yell next. I didn't even know he took a picture and I look crazy as a result. And people wonder why I still show my NYS ID. *smh* |
LMAO!!! I wish i could see it
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| Originally Posted by MissAlexisDDD
I smiled! I don't know what it is with our state, but the pictures look phenominal. It's like they airbrush it out and do touch ups. I'm such a nerd, I show mine alot and love to get carded. >_< |
I do notice people look airbrushed on their drivers license!! Hey if your hot no shame in showing off
fallenang3l211
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i smiled! idk why my picture came out extra dark..and my blush was emphasized for some reason. i had really rosy/borderline clown cheeks...but at least this time the photo looked like me! i was using a picture from when i was 18 for so long that whenever i got ID'd they'd ask me questions about all the info.
am i the only one that gets nervous waiting to see how the picture comes out?
am i the only one that gets nervous waiting to see how the picture comes out?
kaliraksha
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What state do you live in? Please don't say TX... otherwise there is no hope for me.
My ID looks horrible... I also look like a sleepy criminal =/ My pic is so bad, that I sometimes get bouncers/bartenders at a club who don't believe it's me. The day I took the pic, my mom dragged me to the DMV at like 6AM so we wouldn't have to wait in line. Compare that to when I get ready to go out. World of difference.
I need to move to your state, take up residence and apply for an ID. I'm actually looking forward to trying to take a better pic this year since my renewal time is here finally. I didn't smile the first time and I learned my lesson... I'm going to smile. Even if it turns out crappy, I think I'd rather be smiling in it.
| Originally Posted by MissAlexisDDD
I smiled! I don't know what it is with our state, but the pictures look phenominal. It's like they airbrush it out and do touch ups. I'm such a nerd, I show mine alot and love to get carded. >_< |
What state do you live in? Please don't say TX... otherwise there is no hope for me.
My ID looks horrible... I also look like a sleepy criminal =/ My pic is so bad, that I sometimes get bouncers/bartenders at a club who don't believe it's me. The day I took the pic, my mom dragged me to the DMV at like 6AM so we wouldn't have to wait in line. Compare that to when I get ready to go out. World of difference.
I need to move to your state, take up residence and apply for an ID. I'm actually looking forward to trying to take a better pic this year since my renewal time is here finally. I didn't smile the first time and I learned my lesson... I'm going to smile. Even if it turns out crappy, I think I'd rather be smiling in it.
MissAlexisDDD
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Lol I'm from Nebraska.
And I've noticed that my blush turned out like yours too, fallen. Then again... I'm kinda a blush addict (recovering!, I don't look like I belong at a childs birthday anymore)
I think it'd be cute if we could all show our license picture!
I think it'd be cute if we could all show our license picture!
fallenang3l211
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i agree! that would be cute if we all did that! idk, i mgiht have gone heavy on the blush that day..but i don't think heavy enough to make it look as dark as it did. i was a blush addict now i'm addicted to MSF, heaven help me.
xsnowwhite
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i smiled in mine cause i hate how i look in pictures with a serious face ha i imagine my id would turn into a mugshot if i didnt smile
chocolategoddes
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Smile Witcho Eyes!
MACATTAK
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Seems like we had the same person taking out picture! My picture came out extra dark, and looked bad. I know this for a fact because once when I purchased alcohol, the cashier said, "Wow...my ID picture came out really bad too." Thanks asshole!
| Originally Posted by fallenang3l211
i smiled! idk why my picture came out extra dark..and my blush was emphasized for some reason. i had really rosy/borderline clown cheeks...but at least this time the photo looked like me! i was using a picture from when i was 18 for so long that whenever i got ID'd they'd ask me questions about all the info. am i the only one that gets nervous waiting to see how the picture comes out? |
Seems like we had the same person taking out picture! My picture came out extra dark, and looked bad. I know this for a fact because once when I purchased alcohol, the cashier said, "Wow...my ID picture came out really bad too." Thanks asshole!
VeXedPiNk
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No lie.... I always look horrendous in pictures. HATE pictures being taken of me - end up with one eye more closed than the other. Or some phantom zit becomes REALLY obvious. Or I have six chins.... haha, no kidding! But for some insanely-crazy reason, my driver's license photo turned out great! Plus, I'm wearing my contacts in the picture - usually I've got my glasses on.
I wish I could use my ID picture for everything.
I'm dreading having to get my ID renewed pretty soon - not a chance in hell of getting a good picture again!
fallenang3l211
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wow that's so mean! I cringe sometimes when I go out with no makeup and I'm buying alcohol..they stare at me for a while. I'm happy with my picture other than it coming out EXTRA dark and my cheeks looking clown-ish. Sigh..anything is better than my original when I was 18. My friend went to the DMV with me and there was a sweaty fat man in line behind me and my friend pointed him out to me right before my picture was taken and I started laughing
| Originally Posted by MACATTAK
Seems like we had the same person taking out picture! My picture came out extra dark, and looked bad. I know this for a fact because once when I purchased alcohol, the cashier said, "Wow...my ID picture came out really bad too." Thanks asshole! |
wow that's so mean! I cringe sometimes when I go out with no makeup and I'm buying alcohol..they stare at me for a while. I'm happy with my picture other than it coming out EXTRA dark and my cheeks looking clown-ish. Sigh..anything is better than my original when I was 18. My friend went to the DMV with me and there was a sweaty fat man in line behind me and my friend pointed him out to me right before my picture was taken and I started laughing
