Why Do We Always Look Awkward in Government ID Photos?

Read on for tips to look camera-ready for your next ID photo.

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    Kung may isang bagay na pinagdaanan nating lahat bilang Pilipino, ito ay ang “trauma” ng pagkuha ng government ID photos. Hindi ba’t laging tanong natin: “Bakit parang iba ako dito?” O minsan pa nga: “Sino ‘to? Hindi ako ‘to ah!” And yet, kahit gaano ka-awkward ang itsura mo sa ID mo, it’s still important—lalo na kapag ginagamit mo ito sa pag-apply ng trabaho, banking needs, o kahit sa pagkuha ng installment plans in the Home Credit App

    Whether it’s for your National ID, Driver’s License, SSS, or TIN ID, halos lahat ng government ID photos ay may isang common denominator: mukhang hindi tayo ready kahit ilang beses tayong nag-practice sa salamin. Pero bakit nga ba? Let’s break it down in this article.  

    1. The Harsh Lighting Situation

    Kung sa selfies may ring light, sa ID photos naman… fluorescent light na parang kinuha sa baul. Ang puti-puti sa picture tapos biglang nagiging oily sa ibang angle. Resulta? Either mukha kang maputla o mukhang kagagaling mo lan sa graveyard shift na trabaho. 

    Tip: Before magpa-picture, pat pat ng konting face powder at wag kalimutan ang blotting paper. Pwede mo rin pakiusapan yung photographer kung pwede i-tilt ng slight ang mukha to find the right lighting.

    2. The Awkward Pose Rulebook

    Most IDs bawal mag-smile, bawal ngumiti showing teeth, bawal rin gumalaw ng ulo kahit one millimeter. Mukha ka tuloy nag-pose para sa “Most Wanted” poster instead of a friendly ID card. 

    Tip: Relax your shoulders, wag i-overthink ang smile. Just show your most natural face — wag pilitin, wag din OA. 

    3. The Long Waiting Game Factor

    Common experience na nating mga Filipino ang pumila sa mga government offices. Pero ang nakaka-stress ay after three hours ka pa bago ma-picturan. Kasabay ng gutom ay ang pagod, stress, at inis. Sino bang fresh after hours of waiting? 

    Tip: Bring snacks and water para at least may energy ka when your photo turn comes. Don’t forget to do a quick retouch kapag malapit na ang turn mo.

    4. The Camera Quality Mystery

    Curious ka rin ba kung anong camera ang ginagamit ng mga government offices sa pagkuha ng ID photo? Ang ganda ng postura mo pero di maganda ang final result? Hindi mo tuloy alam kung CCTV camera or webcam from 2009 ang ginamit. 

    At the end of the day, ang awkward government ID photo mo is part of your Filipino journey. It’s a rite of passage. Isa itong patunay na pumila ka, naghintay ka, at nag-level up ka sa adulting. Kahit hindi Instagram-worthy ang mga ID pics natin, they carry a bigger purpose—proving who we are and helping us with life’s essentials, like securing financial services, jobs, and yes, even installment plans through Home Credit. 

    So next time makuha mo ang bagong government ID mo, wag ka nang ma-stress. Just laugh, accept, and say: “At least, may ID ako!” 

    Ready ka na with a valid ID? Check the Home Credit App for loan offers, promos, and more! 

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