Middle & High School

Last Day to Submit: Friday, January 28, 11:59 p.m. IST

WHAT YOU NEED

  1. A smartphone with a camera. You can also use a tripod if you have access to one.

  2. A solid color background or wall with no photos, pictures, decor, etc.

STEP 1: SETTING UP

  1. Choose a solid color background like a white wall, with no photos, pictures, decor, etc.

  2. Make sure you are facing the light source. The light should be falling on your face.

  3. Get someone else to take your photo. You can also use a tripod but make sure the height is just right.

  4. Make sure you are using the back camera and NOT the selfie camera.

  5. Make sure the camera is at your eye level so you are looking straight at the camera and not looking up or down.

  6. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR GRADE 12: Please dress in black and white formal wear.

Use this as a guideline to help you take a great portrait photo!

STEP 2: TAKING YOUR PHOTO

  1. Do not take close-up photos. Ideally, you should be sitting on a chair or stool. There should be ample space on the top, left, and right side of your child.

  2. Your child should not be leaning against the wall. Make sure there is ample space between your child and the background.

  3. Side profile shots: Ask your child to tilt their shoulders slightly to the right side and face the camera.

  4. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR GRADE 12: Please dress in black and white formal wear.

  5. Take 3–5 photos in portrait mode so you have options to choose from. Use these photographs as a guide.

STEP 3: RENAME YOUR PHOTO

  1. IMPORTANT! Rename your photo like this: Grade_Name_Last Name.

    • So if your name is Harry Potter and you are Grade 9, rename it to:
      9_Harry_Potter

  2. This is extremely important! We will not be able to keep track of submissions or use your portrait if you do not rename the file accordingly.

  3. Once you’ve renamed your portrait, use the form below to upload it.

  4. If you are uploading for your child, please fill up one form per student.